The National Rifle Association (NRA) released an ad Tuesday targeting Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) ManchinThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump, GOP allies prepare for SCOTUS nomination this week Trump meets with potential Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett at White House Names to watch as Trump picks Ginsburg replacement on Supreme Court MORE (D-W.Va.) for his stance on gun control and urging votes to support his opponent in November's midterm elections.

"They want to take away your Second Amendment. You see what's going on. I don't think you want your Second Amendment played with," President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE says in footage from a rally featured in the ad. "Joe Manchin always voted for Obama. And I like Joe, but Joe doesn't vote for us."

"We must elect Patrick Morrisey, we need him," Trump adds, endorsing the West Virginia attorney general.

The ad also emphasizes Manchin's D rating from the NRA.

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Manchin's low standing with the NRA is a relatively recent development. The gun-rights advocacy organization endorsed Manchin in 2012.

"Joe Manchin is committed to protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms guaranteed to all Americans," said chairman of NRA's Political Victory Fund (PVF) Chris W. Cox at the time.

"His strong dedication and voting record have earned him an 'A' rating from the NRA-PVF, and we proudly endorse him for re-election to the U.S. Senate," he added.

Since 2012, Manchin has slipped lower in the NRA's esteem as he worked with Sen Pat Toomey Patrick (Pat) Joseph ToomeyAppeals court rules NSA's bulk phone data collection illegal Dunford withdraws from consideration to chair coronavirus oversight panel GOP senators push for quick, partial reopening of economy MORE (D-Pa.) to expand federal background checks, though their legislation has failed repeatedly in the Senate.