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President briefly leaves hospital to wave at supporters

Associated Press,

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) —  Two days after being hospitalized with COVID-19, President Donald Trump declared, “I get it,” in a message to the nation. His comments came Sunday evening just before he briefly left the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade. The president was driven by Secret Service agents in protective gear who were potentially exposed to the…

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President Trump orders flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Crysty Vaughan,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President,  all flags at the White House, all public buildings and grounds and military bases throughout the country are to be flown at half-staff until…

President Trump Set To Rally In South Carolina
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President Trump set to rally in SC ahead of Saturday’s Presidential Primary

"Keep America Great" rally set for Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump is set to campaign in South Carolina Friday. According to President Trump’s re-election campaign, he will host a “Keep America Great” rally Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. The rally comes just as voters get ready to head to the polls to vote in South Carolina’s Presidential Primary. President Trump’s rally starts at 7…
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President Donald Trump heads to Florida for holiday

Trump heads to Florida while impeachment trial still cloudy
Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has escaped the chill of Washington and his impeachment to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Florida with family and friends. One thing he isn’t celebrating is the delay in his Senate impeachment trial. Trump flew to his Palm Beach resort on Friday, two days after the House impeached him. But the Senate’s Republican…
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President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump delivered the  keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the forum. The Bipartisan Justice Award is the highest honor given annually to a public servant who has demonstrated the ability to work across the aisle to…
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President Donald Trump arrives in Columbia: Air Force one has landed

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has arrived in Columbia. The President landed in Columbia Friday, he was greeted by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Representative Tim Scott , Congressman Joe Wilson and other state and local leaders. President Donald Trump will  speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
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President Trump’s Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a number of issues,  including criminal justice reform and opportunity zones. But as Columbia prepares for the Presidential visit, there are groups holding a protest. ABC Columbia’s…
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President Donald Trump visits Columbia: What you need to know, traffic delays, road closures

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday and you can expect some traffic delays. According to Columbia Police, they will provide support for Friday afternoon’s Presidential visit to Benedict College. Columbia Police announced, drivers should expect short time road closures while the Presidential motorcade travels through the City of Columbia to its final destination. Due to security…
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President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at Benedict College. Stay with ABC Columbia News for Live coverage on air and online. Our Alexis Frazier spoke with White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner…