Posted on 10/31/2019 11:56:34 AM PDT by abb
President Donald Trump is heading to Monroe next week, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham confirmed Thursday.
The president is making a second trip to Louisiana in two months to stump for Abraham's once-rival Eddie Rispone, who is attempting to stop Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards from getting a second term.
"I appreciate (Trump) making the time to visit Monroe next week," Abraham, R-Alto, tweeted Thursday. "The people of Louisiana's 5th District love their President and support him all the way. His visit to northeast Louisiana will be a historic moment this region will never forget."
The Monroe News-Star first reported that Trump had picked Monroe for his next rally just before Abraham's tweet, citing the city's mayor.
But few details have been disclosed.
Trump's campaign advisers haven't yet responded to this newspaper's requests for more information.
Trump was last in Louisiana earlier this month for a rally in Lake Charles ahead of the primary that had Rispone and Abraham pitted against each other for a spot to challenge Edwards' re-election bid.
Thousands of people turned out for the rally.
Edwards' campaign dismissed the president's impending rally, though.
"It's no surprise that when it's time for politicking, the president is doing what's expected of him and supporting a member of his political party. But when it comes time for governing, Gov. Edwards will continue the good working relationship he and President Trump have had," Edwards campaign spokesman Eric Holl said. "Gov. Edwards has been to the White House nine times to visit with the president on issues important to Louisiana like infrastructure, criminal justice reform, and the opioid epidemic."
Have a wonderful trip and enjoy the family. Congrats and all the best to the bride and Groom.
Some days i think he is a great president and an amazing man some days a gtreat man and an amazing president
Isn’t that where the duck boys live? Maybe they’ll come out and lend a hand.
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