Louisiana Gov. slams Trump visit: 'We welcome him, but not for a photo-op'
- 8 years ago
Donald Trump and Mike Pence toured the flood-ravaged state of Louisiana Friday much to the chagrin of Democratic governor John Bel Edwards, who told the GOP presidential nominee not to make political stops in areas affected by recent deadly rains.
"We welcome him to (Louisiana), but not for a photo op," the governor's office said in a statement.
"Instead we hope he'll consider volunteering or making a sizable donation to the LA Flood Relief Fund to help the victims of this storm."
Trumps convoy drove past piles of personal belongings and devastated buildings en route to Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in a particularly reeling neighborhood of East Baton Rouge Parish.
"You're all going to be fine, you're going to be fine," Trump told several dozen supporters gathered outside, many asking for autographs and selfies.
"We welcome him to (Louisiana), but not for a photo op," the governor's office said in a statement.
"Instead we hope he'll consider volunteering or making a sizable donation to the LA Flood Relief Fund to help the victims of this storm."
Trumps convoy drove past piles of personal belongings and devastated buildings en route to Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in a particularly reeling neighborhood of East Baton Rouge Parish.
"You're all going to be fine, you're going to be fine," Trump told several dozen supporters gathered outside, many asking for autographs and selfies.