Conservative Pundit Cancels College Speech after Nashville Shooting, Citing Threats to Family

The conservative political and cultural commentator Matt Walsh, known for his focus on transgender issues, said Wednesday he canceled a planned speech due to threats against his family.

Both Walsh and the conservative media company the Daily Wire, which he works for, are based in Nashville, Tenn., where the horrific attack on The Covenant School took place on Monday. The school shooting left 6 dead, including three nine-year-olds, and was perpetrated by 28-year-old Audrey Hale, who identified as transgender.

“Sadly I have to postpone my speech at Washington and Lee...