Second Administration of Trump and Role of John Lott in ATF Matters
In a recent interview, John Lott, a renowned researcher and pro-gun advocate, discussed his experiences during his tenure at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the first Trump administration. Lott, the founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center, has written numerous research papers and authored several books on the subject of guns and crime in America.
Lott's appointment as a senior adviser for research and statistics at the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), a division of the DOJ that annually distributes billions in grants, was met with resistance from certain quarters. Petitions were started on social media by gun-control groups demanding his dismissal, while a group of individuals, labelled as 'gun-hating,' sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, demanding information on Lott's hiring.
The OJP has been criticised for providing millions of dollars in grants to academics with a clear bias against the right to keep and bear arms. However, in his role as an adviser, Lott aimed to bring balance to the grant allocation process. His research, which has been peer-reviewed and has shown that gun ownership tends to reduce crime, supports the statement that widespread gun ownership can reduce crime.
Despite the opposition, Lott faced resistance from officials in various agencies within the DOJ. However, he remained hopeful about the actions of the new Trump administration. Lott has also taught at various universities as a researcher and academic.
The available search results do not provide information about who held the position of head of the Research and Statistics department in the U.S. Department of Justice under the new Trump cabinet, especially regarding the awarding of millions in grants to academics with a clear bias against gun rights.
Throughout his career, Lott has been a target of criticism from gun-control groups due to his research on guns and crime. However, his work continues to influence discussions on gun policy in America. Lott also explores the actions of the new Trump administration in his research and interviews.
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