Don McLaughlin

In September 2021, he appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight and described the Biden administration's border policies a "clown show," and he has also expressed on the network that the Hispanic community, which composes 72% of Uvalde's population, was "fed up" with Title 42.

[6] In an interview with The Washington Post, McLaughlin said he frantically rushed to Hillcrest Funeral Home, located across the street from Robb Elementary School, where the shooting occurred, about 15 minutes after the first 9-1-1 call was made.

[7] Following the shooting, McLaughlin appeared on Good Morning America and said that the issue was with mental health and not gun control; he said, "the city donated land.

In 2022, a report was released by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) at Texas State University saying that a Uvalde city police officer had the shooter in his crosshair, but waited to gain permission from a supervisor, who either did not hear the request or responded to late.

[13] In 2023, McLaughlin called District Attorney Christina Mitchell to resign and filed a lawsuit accusing her of blocking the city's investigation into the shooting.

McLaughlin described his decision to run as a "no brainer" and added, "out of touch members of the establishment class have been ignoring the concerns of everyday Texans."

[15] McLaughlin attended the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a delegate, voting for Trump and approving the party platform.