Obama urges gun reform amid spike in gun violence: 'Chicago alone can't solve the gun problem'

Former President Barack Obama reflected on the gun violence that has plagued Chicago, saying reducing gun violence is a "generational project."

Ahead of the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, former President Barack Obama reflected on the gun violence that has plagued the Windy City and said that he intends for his presidential library to be a part of the solution.

"Chicago alone can't solve the gun problem," Obama told "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts in an exclusive interview that aired on Tuesday, adding that Congress needs to pass "common sense gun safety measures."

Gun reform efforts were repeatedly blocked by Republicans during Obama's presidency and continue to stall in Congress.

President Joe Biden announced a series of executive orders in April aimed at addressing gun violence and called on the Senate to pass a pair of gun reform bills adopted by the Democratic-led House, including a ban on assault weapons.