President Trump spoke to reporters at the White House before leaving for Dayton and El Paso.
"I think my rhetoric it brings people together," he says, per @justinsink
— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) August 7, 2019
Dayton residents have lined the streets to protest Trump's visit and call for Congress to act on gun violence.
Trump is making two stops today to visit communities affected by last weekend's mass shootings, and he's going to El Paso later this afternoon https://t.co/h2aazOTGlH pic.twitter.com/OKIf6n8Q5R
— POLITICO (@politico) August 7, 2019
because when your town is picking up the pieces from a madman with a 100-round assault rifle what you REALLY want to see a guy who thought the MAGAbomber was an underachiever. https://t.co/DDljRZ2Ocd
— Zeddy (@Zeddary) August 7, 2019
Per the President's press secretary, this is happening.
(Note that press so far have no access to it or ability to verify, witness etc.) pic.twitter.com/Jb3E4U1fSK— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) August 7, 2019
“Trump did not speak publicly or allow himself to be photographed. … The visit to Dayton was a marked break with tradition, as presidents visiting grieving communities typically offer public condolences and use the opportunity to try to comfort the nation.” https://t.co/QiMyqDoiYa
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) August 7, 2019
Shameless & Stupid Open Thread: Hadn’t Dayton Suffered Enough?Post + Comments (155)