To run the gauntlet means to be exposed to or forced to endure a series of threats, dangers, criticism or other problems, which is what the person in this context is petitioning to do.
Context: "You may petition the president of the united states to allow you to face the criticism of the nations disapproval." Claim: "You may petition the president of the united states to allow you to run the gauntlet of the nations disapproval."
Considering the context, is the claim true, false, or unknown?