Trump tweets support for arming teachers, says 'up to states'

(CNN)President Donald Trump is doubling down on his support for the controversial idea of arming school teachers as a protective and preventive measure against school shootings, indicating that aspects of such a proposal could be "up to states." "Armed Educators (and trusted people who work within a school) love our students and will protect them," Trump tweeted Saturday. "Very smart people. Must be firearms adept & have annual training. Should get yearly bonus. Shootings will not happen again - a big & very inexpensive deterrent. Up to States." The White House did not immediately return a request for comment on Trump's tweet. When asked on Thursday about the cost of such a plan, White House. 

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