President Donald Trump, who’s been sending his own army of secret police into cities to quell protesters, will be in Tampa at the end of the month to raise money for his campaign, and protests are already in the works.
Activists from Tampa’s Black Collective Movement are planning a “No Trump, No KKK, No Racist USA” event for July 31.
“Let’s make sure this day is unforgettable AND unwelcoming,” says the caption for the flier. As of now, no meeting location, or other details are available.
Details are also scarce for Trump’s upcoming Tampa visit. As of now, the president’s Florida trip will also include a stop in Miami on August 1, according to a fundraiser alert obtained by the Sun Sentinel. Both stops will offer donors the opportunity to spend $100,000 for a photo, as well as access to a roundtable and reception; $35,000 for just a photo and the reception, or $5,000 for just the reception.
Florida is a key battleground state for Trump, and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has led Trump in nearly every recent poll. According to RealClear Politics, Biden is leading by an average of 6.4 points in all polls combined.
Trump will be back in Florida in late August for the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, which is still going forward despite the local sheriff saying securing the event is impossible.
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This article appears in Jul 16-22, 2020.
