Trump arrives in Los Angeles for GOP fundraiser. Newsom bemoans 'overdue' wildfire relief
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Set us as preferred President Trump touched down in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening and headed directly to his Rancho Palos Verdes golf course to headline a fundraiser for the Republican Party.Though the visit was for a standard campaign benefit in the run-up to November’s elections, it was not without drama.While the President was en route to California, authorities announced the arrest of an armed man who had been spotted suspiciously documenting security preparations at the golf course Sunday.
Sheriff’s deputies discovered the man had brought a gun and ammunition to the golf course.On Monday, they uncovered an alarming weapons stash, including an illegally modified AR-style rifle, a .45-caliber pistol and high-capacity magazines, at his Downey residence.
California Hours before President Trump is scheduled to headline a Tuesday evening fundraiser at his Palos Verdes golf course, authorities announced they had arrested an armed individual seen wandering the grounds Sunday.Meanwhile, on Tuesday afternoon, a group of more than two dozen protesters gathered outside the Trump National Golf Club entrance in anticipation of the president’s arrival.The demonstrators chanted “Impeach Trump”and waved signs with slogans such as “Save our democracy” and “Pretti good time to resist,” referencing ICU nurse Alexander Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents in January, as passing cars periodically honked in approval.
“There are so many things that have happened [during the Trump administration] that are so disgusting, and I’m so worried for my children, my grandchildren and future generations,” said Redondo Beach resident Jeanette Boston.“They deserve better.”A smaller group of around 10 counter-protesters gathered along Palos Verdes Drive wearing MAGA gear and American flag clothing.
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