Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley says she 'absolutely' plans to tell Pres. Trump during his visit on Wednesday 'how unhelpful he's been' in his response to this weekend's mass shootings.
President Donald Trump will receive a reluctant welcome to El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, by leaders and community members still grappling with the aftermath of horrific mass shootings that left 31 dead.
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said the president travels to"heal communities" by meeting with the injured, survivors, local law enforcement and medical professionals. In what has become routine for modern presidents, Trump visited victims and local law enforcement in the aftermath of mass shootings like Parkland, Florida, and Pittsburgh. But in El Paso -- a border city with a large Latino population -- some residents questioned why the president would visit.
"There's a gaping wound that's still open here, and a lot of us feel that @realDonaldTrump presence in this community tomorrow is just going to be throwing salt in that open wound," #ElPaso County Commissioner David Stout @CommStout tells @ABCNewsLive. pic.twitter.com/9tgFIq5NTD The White House invited me to join @realDonaldTrump during his visit to El Paso. My response was clear. I requested a phone call with him today in order to share what I have now heard from many constituents, including some who are victims of Saturday’s attack.
Stephanie Whiddon, who recently moved to El Paso from Indiana, was not opposed to the visit and said it could be a learning opportunity.
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