The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced Friday that President Trump Donald John TrumpBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Military leaders asked about using heat ray on protesters outside White House: report Powell warns failure to reach COVID-19 deal could 'scar and damage' economy MORE would speak at its annual leadership forum later this month in Atlanta.

Trump will join other Republican speakers including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzLoeffler calls for hearing in wake of Netflix's 'Cuties' Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list 'Parks and Rec' cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats MORE, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.

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The NRA was a major backer of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, and he addressed the forum last year in a bid to secure support from conservative groups for his outsider White House bid. His son, Donald Trump Jr., is also an avid hunter.

During Trump's speech last year at the event, he called for "getting rid of gun-free zones" and slammed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Virginia Democrat blasts Trump's 'appalling' remark about COVID-19 deaths in 'blue states' The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden asks if public can trust vaccine from Trump ahead of Election Day | Oklahoma health officials raised red flags before Trump rally MORE over her position on guns.