President Donald Trump speaks on LI
President Donald Trump visited Long Island today, speaking to local law enforcement officers at the police academy at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. The president focused many of his remarks on the rash of gang violence Long Island has been experiencing at the hands of the MS-13 street gang and also discussed national immigration policies. Here are live updates from before, during and after Trump made his remarks. For more about Trump’s visit, click here.
Watch Trump’s speech to Long Islanders
All in all, Trump largely stayed on point; focused on gangs, MS-13 and pledging support for law enforcement;
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
But some of those sentiments may be overshadowed by comments which appeared to advocate for police brutality https://t.co/hVDF6ilXaN
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
37 minute speech. Was told organizers expected 22 minute speech. 15 minutes of ad libbing sounds right. https://t.co/cUjshimxKv
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
Trump: "Under the Trump administration we are once again a nation of laws" that "stand up for our law enforcement'
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump "We will build the wall. That I can tell you" (Police applause) The wall is vital as a tool to end humanitarian disaster"
— John Asbury (@johnasbury) July 28, 2017
"Trump says "human trafficking worse now than ever" at any point in history. I can think of some groups that may disagree
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
Trump says of health care failure: "Don't worry; we'll get it done." No indication Congress plans another run at repeal and replace
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
Cops clapping for @POTUS line: "Let Obamacare implode."
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
"We will find you. We will arrest you. We will jail you. And we will deport you." Says Trump to gang members. #TrumpOnLI. pic.twitter.com/SGTVcRa3zL
— Jeff Coltin (@JCColtin) July 28, 2017
.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump: "We will restore law and order on Long Island." #TrumpOnLI pic.twitter.com/FWplD7GPPT
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
"I'm liberating the American towns… like the wild, wild west. I never thought we'd be talking about liberating towns on long Island."
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
Trump: It is the policy of this administration to "decimate and dismantle" MS-13; says they are going to jail or back to their country
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
Trump blasts "pathetic mayor, or mayor who doesn't know what's going on."
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
(applause)
Were you applauding for someone in particular?
Trump calls out Zeldin, says he (Trump) "who I supported from the beginning" even against popular incumbent.
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
#TrumpOnLI "together we're going to… destroy the vile cartel MS-13 and many other gangs." "These are animals" he says of gang members. pic.twitter.com/JIKCOx0FtW
— Jeff Coltin (@JCColtin) July 28, 2017
Rep. Peter King (R) "Pres. Trump stands with and speaks the people of Long Island" #TrumponLI
— Kacie Candela (@CandelaKacie) July 28, 2017
Trump on stage now. "This is certainly home for me." pic.twitter.com/R6AHV2907q
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
ICE Acting Director message to MS13: "You are not welcome here. You will not find safe harbor." @realDonaldTrumpvisit
— Robert Brodsky (@BrodskyRobert) July 28, 2017
Protesters and supporters gathered outside
One @realDonaldTrump supporter left, he continues to shout across roadway to about two dozen protesters who shout back pic.twitter.com/T5Sl48z238
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Bailey Spahn, 19, prez of Islip Young Dems: "I think the Islip Town Board just really doesn't care about N. Bay Shore/Brentwood/CI" pic.twitter.com/tWzmWSMxXJ
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Some protesters turn their backs toward @realDonaldTrump protesters pic.twitter.com/n0yLgZe2uh
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Evelyn Rodriguez, mom of MS-13 victim Kayla Cuevas on @POTUS: "It was touching…He acknowledged them and he knows." pic.twitter.com/8C87viK93p
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
Mostly = one scuffle involving two men shoving each other was quickly broken up by NYS Park Police officers
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Stony Brook College Republicans volunteered here. pic.twitter.com/u0Zh4DX8Oc
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
"Republicans y'all can't even repeal Obamacare LOL" pic.twitter.com/Uxh6XLTSQA
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
#NY Assemb. Ramos (no relation) among officials criticizing #Trump during visit to his district pic.twitter.com/ELfTb7atnu
— Víctor Manuel Ramos (@vmramos) July 28, 2017
As I'm talking to @JohnJayLaValle he gets a text from @Scaramucci calling him a "superstar."
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
This wasn't a leak, by the way. LaValle was speaking to me and I glanced at his phone. I asked to take a photo of it, he refused. https://t.co/aPSWd3N0Bd
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
#Trump supporter among fewer counterprotesters outside SCCC, where the president is speaking pic.twitter.com/RRLMWgDris
— Víctor Manuel Ramos (@vmramos) July 28, 2017
Local youth riding their bikes through Brentwood State Park stop and watch the protests outside @realDonaldTrump speech pic.twitter.com/i20SQwz2I0
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Rain starts to fall on protesters as @realDonaldTrump speaks in Brentwood; some of the crowds have left but dozens remain pic.twitter.com/ZVEJ4xp8Li
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Mineola resident Mary Phelan, 26, a public school teacher in Manhattan, joins the protest against @realDonaldTrump visit in Brentwood pic.twitter.com/DtFyBpBe1f
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
@realDonaldTrump in #Hauppauge as he travels to #Brentwood on #LongIsland to speak about gang violence. #TrumpOnLI pic.twitter.com/KM7jINfgmC
— The Foggiest Idea (@TheFoggiestIdea) July 28, 2017
About 50 @realDonaldTrump supporters vs a few hundred protesters lining College Road in Brentwood pic.twitter.com/sSnjnuA0Cy
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Cardboard cutout of @realDonaldTrump joins supporter rally in Brentwood pic.twitter.com/REbMVeXfMu
— Sarah Armaghan (@ArmaghanS) July 28, 2017
Build-up to Trump’s visit
He landed @ArmaghanS @nicolefuller pic.twitter.com/p4toYwFnA9
— Parker Ince (@ParkerInce) July 28, 2017
Evelyn Rodriguez, mother of MS-13 victim Kayla Cuevas, is in audience for @POTUS speech. Suffolk PD says she was invited by @WhiteHouse.
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
Departing for Long Island now. An area under siege from #MS13 gang members. We will not rest until #MS13 is eradicated. #LESM pic.twitter.com/GsgbBUXyHS
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 28, 2017
Maybe @Suffolk_Sheriff Vinny DeMarco IS gonna get that gig w/Trump admin….When I asked him earlier today, he no commented it. https://t.co/HfXs6Z2qbd
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
Source says DeMarco booted from stage for not being in uniform.
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
First #Trump protest of the day just ended, with more than 30 people shouting "We'll be back!" as they left Suffolk's 3rd Precinct pic.twitter.com/AbLljaep55
— Víctor Manuel Ramos (@vmramos) July 28, 2017
Local electeds spotted – Sen. Croci, Trish Bergin, Jane Bonner, Rob Trotta, Kevin McCaffrey. … law enforcement source unhappy that …
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
… officials taking seats and officers will be left outside.
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
"Immigrants built business, families. We ❤️ our community & the ppl of Long Island reject Trump's manipulation & hatred" #UnitedAgainstHate pic.twitter.com/p7ys2n3PN6
— MaketheRoadNewYork (@MaketheRoadNY) July 28, 2017
.@TimSini on some community members expressing fear of law enforcement under Trump. pic.twitter.com/2WbL9ZxlZ8
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
Suffolk Legislator @RobertTrotta1 spotted ahead of POTUS speech @SUNYSFLK pic.twitter.com/sUXmq4Roka
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
Central Islip resident who says he voted for President Trump and was hoping to get inside theater to see him. pic.twitter.com/qih0XecnV6
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
Suffolk, Nassau, Ulster county law enforcement here for #TrumpOnLI pic.twitter.com/ScyQB7EgFM
— David Schwartz (@schwartznewsNY) July 28, 2017
State Sen. @tomcroci on-scene to hear @POTUS @realDonaldTrump speak in Brentwood. pic.twitter.com/cFBREvTCsY
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
.@SCPDHq officer guarding door to the @SUNYSFLK theater where @POTUS @realDonaldTrump scheduled to speak today. pic.twitter.com/LwphqgOiea
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
VIP parking for POTUS visit in Brentwood pic.twitter.com/51ZZFiNU8t
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017
Inside the @SUNYSFLK theater where POTUS Donald Trump is scheduled to speak this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Kwx91OPvty
— Nicole Fuller (@nicolefuller) July 28, 2017