Sad moments happen to the relatives of the victims of the shootings that have taken place in the United States. These events have sparked the debate about the motives that drive psychopaths to commit such acts, and Donald Trump has put video games in the eye of the storm, along with other forms of entertainment.
During the long interview he granted to the press and representatives of the government of the state of Florida, Donald Trump explained that the internet, video games, and movies are some of the main causes of the violence experienced in the country.
He specifically refers to the violent and sexual content that young people are exposed to through these means. He has proposed regulating what is sold in video games and movies, as well as a possible change to the "pro-gun" law.
The president's words have caused controversy in the video game industry, especially on social media. Many users have expressed their disagreement with Donald Trump's statements, showing that games have consumption categories organized by age, which is a separate issue when it comes to making a purchase.
At meeting on school safety, President Trump says violence in video games and movies is responsible for shaping young people’s thoughts: “We have to do something about maybe what they’re seeing” https://t.co/VfXvVkwQmqpic.twitter.com/vbt2t0dhtm
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