President Donald Trump[1] is headed to his most reliable supporters Friday to address the National Rifle Association's annual convention.
Held in Dallas this year 80,000 people are expected to attend the 147th annual gathering of the gun advocacy group that staunchly opposes new restrictions on semi-automatic weapons like the firearm used in the Parkland, Florida[2] massacre.
The NRA endorsed Trump early in his campaign, and the president is repaying the lobbying organization for its loyalty with an appearance today.
President Donald Trump on his way to Dallas where he is addressing the NRA's annual convention
Second Amendment: The NRA's Dallas gathering is the first since the Parkland massacre, which prompted waves of protests and calls for restrictions on gun rights
In the crosshairs: NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre has found his organization's political influence under intense scrutiny in the wake of gun control protests held after Nikolas Cruz killed 17 at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
He became the first president since Ronald Reagan to speak to the organization last year.
Under siege for the remarks that come less than three months after Parkland from left-wing activists, Trump's speech is expected to draw thousands of protesters, including actress Alyssa Milano.
Trump publicized the trip on Twitter on Friday morning before leaving the White House. But he did not mention in
