Texas Democrat gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke faced intense backlash on Wednesday afternoon after he crashed a press conference from the state’s top officials to promote his political ambitions.
O’Rourke interrupted a press conference held by Governor Greg Abbott (R) and other elected officials in response to the tragedy on Tuesday at Robb Elementary School. An 18-year-old Latino male stormed the building and opened fire on students, killing at least 19 children, before a nearby U.S. Border Patrol agent rushed into the building and killed the suspect.
