Texas' governor met Friday with the victims of the Uvalde school shooting.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott traveled to Uvalde amid growing criticism of his level of engagement with a community still reeling from theThe Republican governor met with families of the 21 victims on Friday, his office confirmed to ABC News. Arriving Friday morning at the town's municipal airport, Abbott said, "I'm here to help out the folks of Uvalde."
Javier Cazares, whose daughter Jackie Cazares was killed in the Robb shooting, was among those who met with Abbott on Friday. Cazares said he and others took the opportunity to ask questions about school safety and again propose raising the age limit to purchase assault rifles. Cazares said the governor took notes but did not answer their questions directly.
Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee for governor, has visited Uvalde five times since May 24 and has also criticized Abbott for his response to the shooting.
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