At the White House, President Trump renewed his call Wednesday to arm teachers and other school employees with concealed firearms. But Trump also shocked members of his own Republican Party when he appeared to reverse course to support raising the age that a person can purchase a rifle from 18 to 21. Trump also called out Pennsylvania Republican Senator Pat Toomey during a meeting with lawmakers at the White House.

President Donald Trump: “It doesn’t make sense that I have to wait 'til I'm 21 to get a handgun, but I can get this weapon at 18. I don’t know. So I was just curious as to what you did in your bill.”

Sen. Pat Toomey: “We”—

President Donald Trump: “You don’t address it.”

Sen. Pat Toomey: “We didn’t address it, Mr. President. Look, I think the”—

President Donald Trump: “You know why? Because you’re afraid of the NRA, right?”

Sen. Pat Toomey: “No, it’s not an issue. But…”