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Posted on 03/28/2019 8:22:03 AM PDT by DollyCali
So I’ve been watching the live feed in front of JA’s Equador Embassy for most of the day. This evening no fewer than 6 motorcycle delivery guys tried to bring pizza/food to the embassy. None were able to deliver. They would try to ring the bell etc. Eventually what looked like a plain clothed cop would come across the street, talk to them and eventually they would leave.
Then about an hour ago a cop car and two police on motorcycles pulled up and made the people gathered outside leave.
Other than that, nothing happening.
I think that an employee of the FBI cannot refuse to testify before Congress. Maybe Rosenstein is being kept on until he testifies. What a snake.
thanks for that great explanation. we are all looking at Joe...maybe we should be looking at what Hillary is up to...
Subject: WH travel pool report #3
President Trump disembarked Air Force One at 11:51am. A crowd of about 100-150 people cheered, the president waved to the press and was followed off the plane by the lawmakers and other officials who joined him.
The president was greeted by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and others (listed below). He then headed over to say hello to the crowd of supporters.
One man shouted: “Im from New York, I love you!”
A woman shouted “thank you Mr. President. Thank you.”
Potus shook hands and signed hats and other swag. There were several men and women in fatigues mixed in with the crowd, many of whom snapped photos with their phones. A couple of people wore red MAGA hats.
The motorcade is rolling to Calexico, California as of 11:59am where President Trump is scheduled to participate in a round table discussion and tour the international border. The drive is about 10-15 minutes.
Subject: WH travel pool report #4
The president’s motorcade arrived at U.S. Border Patrol Calexico Station at
The ride was uneventful but scenic — through the Imperial Valley’s sprawling lettuce fields and the gorgeous Jacumba mountains, which stretches across the border with Mexico, as the backdrop. The skies here today are bright blue with the occasional spotting of clouds. The population in Imperial Valley population is overwhelmingly Hispanic, mostly with people who trace their origins back to Mexico.
There were a handful of supporters lining the roads along the way, with signs — for example: “welcome President Trump,” “Build the Wall for Our Safety,” and Trump-Pence campaign signs, as well as many American flags. There were also a few “Q” signs, and some children holding pro-Trump signs. Your pooler only spotted a couple of anti-Trump signs, including one that read: “Stop Trump!” As we entered the city, many curious onlookers lines the streets shooting video and taking photos with their phones. I’ve attached a few photos
>>>>There were a handful of supporters lining the roads along the way, with signs
What a lie, Pictures and videos tells different story
Thanks for the info.
I wonder if he is even still there.
Subject: WH travel pool report #4a—arrival time
Trigger-happy send: ***potus arrived at the border patrol Center in Calexico at 12:35pm
Elections have consequences.
Barak Obama
Subject: WH travel pool report #10
The president’s motorcade arrived at the international border dividing Calexico (California/U.S.) and Mexicali (Mexico) at 1:55pm. There were a few Trump supporter spotted along the way, as were a few CBP officers and border patrol agents. A field of solar panels is located close to the location of the border wall and a large green field is located nearby with a Bollard fence (aka “steel slats”) behind him marking the border with Mexico.
The following is from the White House:
Today, President Donald J. Trump will visit the first completed section of the new border wall along the U.S.—Mexico border. The new 30 ft. tall, 2.25 mile-long barrier replaced fencing that was made of landing mats from the Vietnam War. President Trump is keeping his promise to the American people to secure our border and protect our great country.
The following individuals are expected to participate:
The White House
President Donald J. Trump
Trump Administration
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Department of Homeland Security
Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Gloria Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, El Centro Sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Lt Gen Todd Semonite, 54^th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Members of Congress
Representative Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader
Representative Ken Calvert, California’s 42^nd Congressional District
Representative Chuck Fleischmann, Tennessee’s 3^rd Congressional District
Representative Kay Granger, Texas’ 12^th Congressional District
Representative Duncan Hunter, California’s 50^th Congressional District
Representative Doug LaMalfa, California’s 1^st Congressional District
Representative Tom McClintock, California’s 4^th Congressional District
Representative Mike Rogers, Alabama’s 3^rd Congressional District
Law Enforcement and Immigration Officials
Gloria Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, El Centro Sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, Tulare County, CA
Sheriff Mark Lamb, Pinal County, AZ
Sheriff Margaret Mims, Fresno County, CA
Sheriff Mark Napier, Pima County, AZ
Undersheriff Bob Peterson, Orange County, CA
Sheriff Dave Robinson, Kings County, CA
Sheriff Bill Risen, La Paz County, AZ
Undersheriff Brian Lloyd Wheeler, Kern County, CA
Sheriff Donny Youngblood, Kern County, CA
What party is she running under? Good luck to her. In the meantime, she needs to eat a cheeseburger or two.
Subject: WH travel pool report #11
Potus and Secretary Nielsen steppes our of the beast at 1:58pm.
A group of various service agents from CBP agents, customs officers and sherifs stood in a semi circle and were created by POTUS, Sec. Nielsen and Gloria Chavez (head of CBP’s El Centro sector)
Your pooler could hear Sec. Nielsen making small talk with some of the men and women in the group.
Potus came over to speak to the pool:
“Behind us is the wall...
“This is just a concrete protector
“We’ve already built a lot of it.”
“It’s Better, faster and less expansive.”
“This is, the majority I would say would be in this style.”
Much of it is reinforced heavily
“It’s anti climb”
He criticises California lawmakers for their lawsuit, but not the people of California.
He invited the agents to over to say hello to the “fake news.”
More to come...
Subject: WH travel pool report #12-more potus remarks
You will notice from the photos and video that there was a concrete looking wall right behind POTUS. That is ****not the wall****. The wall in Calexico is actually 2.25 miles of see-through bollards (steel slats). That shorter concrete wall appears to have been a protective measure, but it is unclear.
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More from POTUS at the border:
President Trump joked that the sherifs are “central casting. You don’t have anyone on Hollywood who looks like this.”
Trump said many politicians don’t come here. “Mostly democrats, they don’t come here.”
“We can take you to sections that are so dangerous, you can’t come here.” (He was referring to other border crossing)
A number of agents and sherifs spoke about their personal challenges policing/securing the border. Rep. McCarthy and Sec. Nielsen thanked them.
Potus took a few questions:
Asked how he will stop illegal immigrants when they find ways around the ports of entry, he Warned Mexico again:
“We’re going to shut it down if we have to. We going to tariff the cars, Mexico, if we have to.”
He then thanks the president of Mexico for his efforts to help. “Mexico is doing a great job.”l
Radio Pooler Steve Portnoy asked about the ICE agent Vitiello, POTUS didn’t respond.
Portnoy also asked about POTUS’ tax returns:
“Nothing to say about it. They audit me all the time. When you’re under audit you don’t do it”
Your print pooler asked: Will you offer attorney general any guidance before his testimony?
“I don’t know...he’s a fantastic attorney general. He’s a great gentleman. He is so respected”
Your pool with hustled away very quickly but could see in the distance that President Trump was posing for photographs with a group of agents and sheriffs that have gathered. Sec. Nielsen was also spotted walking up and down alongside the steel slats pointing and talking for the cameras
Subject: WH travel pool report #13-leaving the border
The president’s motorcade departed the border in Calexico, California at 2:30pm local time and is heading back to the airport in El Centro.
Subject: WH travel pool report #14
The motorcade arrived back at the Naval Air Facility in El Centro at 3:05pm local time. There were a handful of Trump supporters outside the base, including one group with a big Trump 2020 sign.
The pool did not see President Trump board Air Force One. The plane was rolling as of 3:11pm local time for a short flight to Los Angeles.
— HUGE thanks to the Imperial Valley-based reporters who joined us on this portion of the trip for all their help.
Subject: WH travel pool report #15
Air Force One landed at LAX at 3:51pm local time after an uneventful flight (the highlight being when the pool spotted the iconic Hollywood sign from the air).
Your press cabin didn’t receive any visitors on this short flight.
POTUS disembarked at 3:59pm. He was joined by Rep. McCarthy.
There was a small crowd (about 50 people) Alongside the tarmac battling heavy wind. POTUS walked over to say hello. One gentleman chanted “4 more years!” Repeatedly. A woman held up a sign that read: “great for ‘8’”. Once again, Potus signed hats and other swag.
The pool was immediately loaded into one of three Ospreys that were parked near the plane. The president (and the pool) will helo to the Santa Monica Airport en route to the first fundraiser President Trump is expected to attend on this two-day trip. The pool didn’t see President Trump board marine one. Wheels up for Santa Monica in a minute
Subject: WH travel pool report #16-Santa Monica
Marine One was wheels down at the Santa Monica Airport at 4:15pm local time after a short flight from LAX. The president emerged five minutes later and immediately got into the beast which was waiting for him at the foot of the helicopter. He gave the pool a quick wave.
The motorcade is now en route to an undisclosed location for a fundraiser.
Subject: WH travel pool report #17
The motorcade wizzed down California’s Freeway 10 to Freeway 45, with Friday rush hour traffic stretching miles in the opposite direction.
We existed Freeway 45 into the hills, onto Sunset Boulevard toward Bel Air. Then we were in Beverly Hills, which began with a few porcelain golfer statutes decorating one landscape. We finally turned onto a street called Lomitas, where we pulled up to a private residence at 4:40pm local time.
We haven’t received any guidance on where this fundraiser is taking place. Wherever it is, we have arrived.
Throughout the drive there were a handful of supporters, including fairly significant groups waving in Beverly Hills. There were a couple of protesters too. One held a sign that said “only sanders beats trump.”
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