President Obama doesn’t get emotional often, but during his speech to the nation Tuesday, it happened. He was speaking about the tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary in Connecticut that killed 20 young students and their teachers.

“Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad,” Obama said through tears. “And by the way, it happens on the streets of Chicago everyday.”

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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