Greg Abbott cancels NRA convention appearance as Uvalde anger rises

Texas Governor Abbott will instead record a message for the NRA's convention in Houston, whose attendees include former President Donald Trump.

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Part of The Uvalde school shooting and the failed police response

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InsiderLean Left· May 27, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott won't attend the upcoming NRA convention in Houston in person — but he's still giving a pre-recorded speech

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· May 27, 2022

Texas' Abbott to skip NRA convention as questions over shooting response mount

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NewsweekCenter· May 27, 2022

Greg Abbott cancels NRA convention appearance as Uvalde anger rises

Deseret NewsCenter· May 27, 2022

Texas governor will no longer attend NRA convention, instead plans to visit Uvalde

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· May 25, 2022

Abbott, Cruz to Attend NRA Convention Days After Texas School Shooting

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Washington TimesLean Right· May 27, 2022

Abbott won’t appear in person at NRA convention, opts for prerecorded remarks after school shooting

Fox NewsRight· May 27, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott cancels in-person appearance at NRA convention, will visit Uvalde instead

The Daily CallerRight· May 27, 2022

Gov. Abbott Cancels NRA Convention Appearance Following Uvalde Shooting

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The GuardianLean Left· May 27, 2022

Greg Abbott backs out of NRA appearance amid fury over event

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