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MAN WITH GUN ARRESTED AT TRUMP RALLY LOCATION IN THE WOODLANDS
KTRK-TV Houston ^ | June 17, 2016 | By Tom Abrahams

Posted on 06/17/2016 4:43:56 PM PDT by SSS Two

HARRIS COUNTY (KTRK) -- As preparations continue for Donald Trump to take the stage in The Woodlands, authorities had to make an arrest at the rally location.

A man with a gun was taken into custody Friday afternoon in the parking garage of the hotel.

Many are braving the heat for a chance to be front and center when the presumptive Republican nominee speaks to supporters.

"Just because it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and we wanted to be part of it," said Kim Deal. "I think he's speaking to the heart of the American people. People are fed up."

She spent the night at the hotel and was outside as the first in line at 8:30am Friday. Quickly, the line grew behind her despite the oppressive heat.

"I agree with his views," said Kevin Somers, a Trump supporter who said standing in the heat was worth it. "I like his views on the border, social security, second amendment and I'm here to watch him make history."

"I want to sit out here because I want to vote for Donald Trump," said Diane Gabourel. "I believe in him and I think we need a change and I think the change is Trump. People either seem to love him or really not like him. Why do you think that is? Because he speaks the truth. He's very blunt. And he's different."

It was not only supporters here early. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office brought in an incident command center, limited access, and put up barriers for the safety of those attending and those who might protest. Harris County deputies were there to assist. The Transportation Security Administration brought dogs for security checks. The United States Secret Service is in charge of security for the event.

Among those standing in line awaiting entry into the venue were John and Celena Garcia. They are twins who drove from San Antonio. Both support Trump despite much of their family strongly opposing him.

"We're both Latino Americans supporting Trump," said John Garcia. "Might be a shock for most people. We lived in Arizona for a while so we know about the crime and everything. We're for the wall. We're for a lot of policies."

"Actually my boyfriend hates me right now because I'm here," added his sister Celena. "I was like 'you can get over it'. It's weird, my mom is really against us supporting Trump."

Trump said Thursday in Dallas he expects to do well with Hispanics despite much of the opposition to his campaign comes from those who don't agree with his policies on immigration.

Trump's rally in Dallas captured between 3,000 and 4,000 people. His public event in Atlanta on Wednesday was just as large. Both did draw relatively minor protests compared the numbers of supporters who showed up for the respective rallies and compared to protests in other cities.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2016election; election2016; newyork; texas; trump
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Comment #41 Removed by Moderator

To: SSS Two

Why, for the love of Mike, is enforcing our immigration laws so controversial?


42 posted on 06/17/2016 5:25:06 PM PDT by tuffydoodle ("Never underestimate the total depravity of the average human being.")
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To: Grams A

He finally turned around in the video and he’s BIG and black.


43 posted on 06/17/2016 5:25:51 PM PDT by Rusty0604
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To: God luvs America; Travis McGee
Have these guys shown up on your radar yet? Sounds like these are real crazy anarcho-marxists down in Chiapas. bastards are a long way from home.

click below for wiki article

Zapatista Army of National Liberation (Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional, EZLN)

44 posted on 06/17/2016 5:27:14 PM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: Covenantor

Target rich.


45 posted on 06/17/2016 5:29:04 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: SSS Two

How many Mohammeds are in the arrestee’s name, and in what position?


46 posted on 06/17/2016 5:29:49 PM PDT by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: SSS Two

Is the man with the gun even mentioned in the article?

The title makes it sound like there’s a guy hiding in the woods outside the venue with an assault weapon. Maybe it was a Trump supporter who forgot he was carrying.


47 posted on 06/17/2016 5:30:29 PM PDT by Yaelle (Make America Safe Again)
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To: SSS Two
Here's the guy ...


48 posted on 06/17/2016 5:32:35 PM PDT by SSS Two
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To: SSS Two

A bear wearing clothes would draw anyone’s attention.


49 posted on 06/17/2016 5:32:51 PM PDT by odawg
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To: MeganC

Looks BLM with a Trump T shirt.

I wonder if ISIS and BLM are teaming up.


50 posted on 06/17/2016 5:33:01 PM PDT by PA-RIVER
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To: SSS Two
A couple of us from work had tickets for the Trump event over in The Woodlands. Before I ever had a chance to head that way, my buddy which left work around 4pm told me they arrived at the rally and there were so many people that they got back in the truck and left.

Apparently the Marriot convention center only holds around 5000. My buddy said there was well over 5000 people outside.

52 posted on 06/17/2016 5:38:15 PM PDT by servantboy777
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To: God luvs America

“we are not afraid of revolution”

...but you’re total failures at it!


53 posted on 06/17/2016 5:40:27 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Rusty0604

Thanks. Could tell that he was thick/husky, particularly compared to the police with him. He would likely stick out like a sore thumb in the Woodlands, at least in the part where my friends live.


54 posted on 06/17/2016 5:51:11 PM PDT by Grams A (The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

Or a paste white hipstee with linguine arms.


55 posted on 06/17/2016 5:51:15 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (<<<<<<< he no longer IS my 'teddy bear'.)
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To: SSS Two
Amazing how profiling works:


56 posted on 06/17/2016 5:51:25 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (La Raza thugs in America are Mexico's form of Isis terrorism/terrorists/invaders!!)
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To: God luvs America

It won’t end well, guys. Just sayin’.


57 posted on 06/17/2016 5:53:11 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (<<<<<<< he no longer IS my 'teddy bear'.)
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To: PA-RIVER
"I wonder if ISIS and BLM are teaming up."

Where they ever really separate in their goal to weaken and take down America.

58 posted on 06/17/2016 5:53:27 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (La Raza thugs in America are Mexico's form of Isis terrorism/terrorists/invaders!!)
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To: God luvs America

EBT feeds him well.


59 posted on 06/17/2016 5:53:56 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (<<<<<<< he no longer IS my 'teddy bear'.)
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To: SSS Two

So where is the info on the gun carrying individual? Title doesn’t seem to match what is in the article? Who was arrested? Why? etc.


60 posted on 06/17/2016 5:55:03 PM PDT by EBH (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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