The National Rifle Association is forging ahead with its annual meeting in Texas days after 19 young children and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in the state.
The weekend-long event starts Friday in Houston, some 270 miles away from the killings Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Multiple demonstrations, organized by interfaith leaders, Moms Demand Action, Indivisible Houston and other gun control advocates, are planned at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where much of the programming will be held.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner acknowledged the controversy on Wednesday but said, "It's a contractual arrangement. We simply cannot cancel a conference or convention because we do not agree with the subject matter." "Although an investigation is underway and facts are still emerging, we recognize this was the act of a lone, deranged criminal," the group said in a statement. "As we gather in Houston, we will reflect on these events, pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members, and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure."Former President Trump is headlining NRA's leadership forum on Friday. His oldest sons, Donald Trump Jr.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem -- all Republicans -- were also previously confirmed to speak at Friday's forum. Abbott declined to say earlier this week whether he would still attend, telling reporters on Wednesday he was "living moment-to-moment right now.
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