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Trump again calls for arming teachers, saying they would best protect students

While Trump has pledged to take several actions in response to the Parkland, Fla., shootings, he has been most animated in recent days about his idea of arming teachers

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and President Donald Trump participate in a joint news conference at The White House on Friday. (Ricky Carioti | The Washington Post)

Washington • President Donald Trump on Friday repeatedly castigated an armed school resource officer who stayed outside during a deadly school shooting in South Florida last week, arguing that teachers with concealed weapons would be more committed to saving the lives of students.