William McGurn (born December 4, 1958) is an American political writer.

He was the chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush from June 2006 until February 2008, replacing Michael Gerson.

[2][3][4] On January 23, 2023, two days after the 2023 Monterey Park Shooting, McGurn published an op-ed titled, "Are There “Too Many Asians”?"

in the Wall Street Journal opinion section, receiving public outrage over the insensitivity and racism perceived in the choice of title.

The article ended by decrying the fact that recognitions of the harms inherent in such a policy came 50 years too late.