Posted on 05/02/2024 8:37:49 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Donald Trump dropped by a New York Fire Department station in midtown Manhattan Thursday to deliver pizzas after spending another day in court for DA Alvin Bragg’s case against the former president for falsifying business records.
The firefighters appeared to be pleased to see him, and in the video you can hear one or more say, “Save us, please save us.” I think it's quite apparent who they want saving from.
JUST IN: Firefighters at FDNY firehouse on 51st Street in Manhattan, New York, to Trump, “Sir, save us please." WATCH pic.twitter.com/79VZYW5XAJ— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) May 2, 2024
Trump has visited this station before:
The former president and presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee arrived with pizza to the same New York City fire department he visited in 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sept. 11, 2021.
Trump spent the day in a Manhattan courtroom to witness testimony and cross-examination on criminal charges against him. The judge also heard arguments from prosecutors and Trump's defense team on allegations the former president violating the gag order imposed upon him.
The FDNY, which has hosted leaders of nearly every political affiliation, said it appreciates anyone who supports first responders.
"We appreciate whoever supports our members at the FDNY, no matter their political affiliation," the department said in a statement.
For a rundown on Thursday’s events in court, check out Susie Moore’s comprehensive coverage:
See:
LIVE UPDATES: Trump Manhattan Trial - Day 10
Trump was certainly having more fun at the station than he did at the courthouse:
President Trump delivers pizza to the firefighters of the FDNY. pic.twitter.com/dzdkpPZfGP— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) May 2, 2024
Contrast his appearance with the bitter, weak response from President Joe Biden Thursday on the pro-Hamas demonstrations embroiling campuses across the nation, as well as his speech in North Carolina where he spewed blatant falsehoods:
See:
NEW: Biden Gives Unscheduled Remarks, Delivers Disgusting Response to Pro-Hamas Encampments
Biden Loses to the Teleprompter Trying to Spell a Word, and Tells a Whopper About Walmart
Trump told the firefighters he still loves the Big Apple despite how its leaders have apparently turned against him:
“I LOVE YOU ALL-special people,” Trump signed in one firefighter’s log book...
At the fire station, Trump reiterated his “love” for New York City.
"We're going to come in. Number one, you have to stop crime, and we're going to let the police do their job. They have to be given back their authority. They have to be able to do their job," Trump said. "And we're going to come into New York. We're making a big play for New York, other cities too. But this city, I love this city.
It's not the first time recently that Trump has roamed the streets of Manhattan. In April he made several stops where he was lauded by residents, as RedState's Nick Arama reported:
Trump decided to go to Harlem to visit the bodega where Jose Alba, a worker, had been charged with murder when he defended himself from attack. The charges were dropped after the public backlash. Alba testified before the House last year about DA Alvin Bragg's performance. The owner of the store said he was going to tell Trump that the city was no longer safe. He said, “I have never voted, because I’ve been working, but this time I will. We need Donald Trump back in the White House because he’s a strong guy,”
Trump also met with Francisco Marte, a small business advocate and president of New York’s Bodega and Small Business Association. Marte said he was grateful for Trump’s support both of small businesses and of “law and order” — but noted his group does not endorse political candidates as a rule.
Trump was greeted with cheers and the chant of "Four more years!"
The contrast between Trump and Biden has never been more apparent, and Biden's fragility and mental confusion contrast very poorly with Trump's ability to connect with people and freely interact with them. Biden just shouts, while Trump actually has conversations.
The choice has never been more clear.
God bless President Trump.
Well, that'll set off a witch-hunt by City officials for sure. Heads will roll if they find the firefighters who dared say such a thing.
I don’t think Trump is lying; he does still love New York as a concept, as a vibrant being. This is where he made much of her career moves. His manner and speech will always be that of a New Yorker. He has ‘tons’ of good memories from all that he has done, all he has tried to do, and who he has worked with over the years.
No tin-pot-wannabe-dictator Judge on any bench can take that away from him.
If only America had a REAL sitting
President like Donald Trump
Instead of the half-baked
vegetable 🥒🍆 Joe Biden
absolutely love this side of our dear President!! The PEOPLE PART!! HE LOVES us...
GBDT, that much we can agree on. He does seem to genuinely love people.
Xeno’s?
Given what our present occupant said about Japan, that has to be a planned dig, very subtly but nicely done.
(LGB would probably pronounce the brand “ex-ee-no,” the way some people pronounce the saint’s name “ex-zay-vee-er.”
Bfl
Stoical?
So awesome
Trump loves New York and All America. It would be so much better if a Trump was mayor of the place.
I noticed CBS avoided playing this video, instead focusing on the worthless non trial. Corrupt media. The video is one great campaign commercial, so the legacy media tanked playing it.
Compare this video to Biden shuffling away from reporters...
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