Matthew McConaughey passionately pleads for gun control at White House

Actor and gun owner describes window where real change can happen' as he reflects on his hometown of Uvalde

Matthew McConaughey made an emotional plea for US lawmakers to pass gun control legislation during an appearance at the White House on Tuesday, where he urged Congress to reach a higher ground".

The Academy Award-winning actor called for bolstering background checks for gun purchases and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15-style rifle from 18 to 21.