When Donald Trump announced his impending trip to flood-ravaged Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards seemed more than a little cynical, saying through a spokesman, “We welcome him to LA but not for a photo-op. Instead we hope he’ll consider volunteering or making a sizable donation to the LA Flood Relief Fund to help the victims of the storm.”
So was the media. A Friday morning LA Times headline read, “Donald Trump’s challenge in touring Louisiana flooding: Showing concern, not opportunism.”
Except Trump didn’t just show up for a “photo-op,” or to spend a few seconds “helping out.” Instead, the man actually brought an 18-wheeler transfer truck full of supplies to help people in need, right where they are.
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