After the massacre at an elementary school in Texas, former US President Donald Trump will appear Friday in that state at the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association (NRA), a gun lobby organization. He is sticking to his promise, Trump emphasized. However, other star guests have canceled: Country singers Don McLean (“American Pie”) and Larry Gatlin, who had to provide the musical accompaniment, cannot reconcile a performance with their conscience.
“At this point, America needs real solutions and real leadership, not politicians and partisanship,” Trump wrote ahead of the NRA conference on the “Truth Social” social media platform, which he specially founded after being kicked off Twitter. Therefore, he will keep his promise to speak at the NRA meeting in Houston, Texas.
Trump wants to deliver ‘important speech’ at conference
Trump announced “an important speech” at the address of Americans. “In the meantime, we all continue to pray for the victims, their families and for our entire country,” police said. The 18-year-old gunman had legally purchased two assault rifles.
The shocking act has reignited debate over tougher gun laws in the US – see video above. US President Joe Biden spoke again emphatically after the massacre. However, such initiatives by his Democrats regularly fail due to opposition from Trump’s Republicans and the powerful NRA gun lobby. Trump strongly opposes tightening the law.
Country stars canceled NRA gigs
However, resistance to stricter rules is now crumbling, including among celebrities who have historically been loyal to the NRA. Country singer Don McLean, best known for his song “American Pie”, has canceled his performance at the NRA convention. McLean: “In light of recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful to speak for the NRA at this week’s convention in Houston.”
He is sure that the attendees of the NRA conference are just as shocked and disturbed by what is happening in Texas as he is himself: ‘After all, we are all Americans. I share with the rest of the nation the grief of this terrible, cruel loss.”
Country singer Larry Gatlin feels the same way. He also canceled his appearance at the NRA annual meeting — making a statement to “People” magazine. Gatlin says he can’t appear at the event in good conscience after recent events.
The musician: “While I agree with most of the NRA’s views, I’ve come to believe that while background checks won’t stop every gun maniac, it would at least be a step in the right direction to stop a tragedy.” as we prevent saw them this week in Uvalde in my beloved Texas howling.”
Source: Krone
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