JUST IN: Psaki Says Executive Action on Gun Control Is Under Discussion

President Joe Biden called on the Senate to act on gun control in the wake of Monday’s shooting at a Colorado supermarket.

Hours later, on Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a gaggle with reporters that this is an issue the president has been outspoken on for years.

She pointed to legislation that already passed the House and reiterated Biden’s call for an assault weapon ban.

When asked about potential executive action, according to the pool report, Psaki said, “We are considering a range of levers, including working through legislation, including executive action… that has been under discussion and will continue to be under discussion.”

ABOARD AF1 ? here’s the rough read-out of a conversation with @PressSec Jen Psaki and White House pool reporters on the aircraft. Mostly focused on the Boulder, Colorado shooting and @POTUS’ urge for action on assault weapons ban, universal background checks on gun sales, etc. pic.twitter.com/6Szeq0aZYM

— Geoff Redick (@GeoffWSYX6) March 23, 2021

Psaki also said during the gaggle that the president’s position on the filibuster has not changed.