Politics & Government
President Trump Hosting Town Hall In Philadelphia Tuesday
President Donald Trump will be taking questions from voters Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — President Donald Trump is coming to Philadelphia Tuesday for a town hall event.
Trump will participate in a town hall with ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos anchoring the event.
The town hall will air from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on ABC.
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According to ABC, the town hall "will provide uncommitted voters a chance to ask the President their important questions before voting."
Due to the president's visit, 4th to 9th streets between Vine to Market streets are closed.
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No pedestrian traffic will be allowed immediately surrounding the National Constitution Center.
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Mayor Jim Kenney, a frequent critic of Trump, said patrols have been bolstered around the center and the city is working with the Secret Service.
He said one large protest is planned, as well as a few smaller protests. Kenney said the protests will be monitored so "people can express their First Amendment rights and be safe."
Kenney said presidential visits are frustrating due to the costs incurred by the city, none of which are reimbursed.
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