Texas Lt Gov Cancels Appearance At NRA Convention

And another accomplice flees the scene of the crime:

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) announced Friday that he will not appear at the National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Houston in the aftermath of the Texas elementary school shooting.

Patrick said in a press release that he would not want his appearance to “bring any additional pain or grief” to the families of the victims and others struggling in the local community.

“This is a time to focus on the families, first and foremost,” Patrick said. He said he discussed his decision with NRA officials. Patrick joins Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in canceling their scheduled appearances at the convention.

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NEW: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joins Gov. Abbott in canceling his NRA convention appearance “after prayerful consideration and discussion with NRA officials.”https://t.co/dYMfzqdLqB

— Chron (@chron) May 27, 2022

NEW: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick just cancelled his appearance at the NRA meeting in Houston. Gov. Greg Abbott also cancelled, but will still send a pre-recorded video message. Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz are still scheduled to speak. https://t.co/a5ZRPkip0V

— Text ACT to 644-33 (@shannonrwatts) May 27, 2022