Supporters and protesters gather for President Trump’s visit to Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY) - As President of the United States Donald Trump prepares to land in Yuma for the second time Tuesday morning to take a look at the 200th-mile marker along the southern border, locals who are for and against the president are gathering across from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
News 11 has confirmed that the Yuma County Indivisible group will be organizing today's protest. People are gathering on 32nd street on the south side of the fairgrounds.
Dozens of others were protesting President Trump's visit. “President has failed In every measure in the word leader as president," said Democratic Chairman, Bryan Rasmussen.
News 11 witnessed several people with no face covering that is now required county-wide since Yuma County has become the new hot spot for COVID-19 cases. That didn't stop many people from coming out. “I support how he has handled the coronavirus situation he’s been doing all that he can to help the people," said Ryan, a local Trump Supporter.
Other protestors tell our news teams that it took the President too long to take action on the coronavirus and they even called out Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for lacking leadership. “Our governor has also failed us in his leadership and protecting us. I live in the hottest zip codes in Arizona for coronavirus 85364," said Rasmussen.
And while many agree with the president's immigration policies and economic decisions. “He cares about border security, he wants to protect America, not like the immigrant like me that came to produce here, but not the ones who want to destroy America," said Leonor Maria.
Others against said he has failed to make changes that directly impact Yuma County including education. “He has done nothing to relieve the unemployment problem in Yuma, he has done nothing to relieve the migrant worker problem that's causing a shortage of workers so we need more visas for people to come and work the fields," said Rasmussen.
