CNN invites Trump to town hall with parents, students of Florida high school

CNN is slated to hold a live town hall event next week featuring a discussion with parents and students from the Florida high school where a gunman killed 17 students and staff members.

The network announced Saturday it will air “Stand Up: The Students of Stoneman Douglas Demand Action” on Wednesday, Feb. 21, following calls from students demanding that lawmakers take legislative action to prevent future mass shootings.

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CNN said it has invited President Trump, Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R), Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Bill Nelson (D) as well as Rep. Ted Deutch (D) to the discussion to hear from the community members affected by the tragedy.

Deutch said in a tweet that he would attend the town hall:

I will be there. The students, parents, teachers, first responders, and others in the Parkland community deserve to be heard. https://t.co/b0G3QqJOuE

— Rep. Ted Deutch (@RepTedDeutch) February 17, 2018

Students from the Parkland, Fla., high school expressed outrage toward GOP lawmakers for expressing condolences to those affected by the shooting, and heaped on criticism for Rubio and others who have cautioned against calls for increased gun control following the shooting. 

The event will be moderated by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and will air at 9 p.m. E.T.