Politics & Government

President Trump Coming To Philly Thursday For GOP Retreat

POTUS will speak to congressional Republicans who are heading to the Loews hotel for their 2017 retreat.

President Donald Trump will be heading to the City of Brotherly Love Thursday where he will address the congressional Republicans on their 2017 retreat at the Loews hotel.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer confirmed Trump's visit to Philadelphia at a press conference Monday.

Organizers have been hush about when and where Trump will speak and said the retreats are typically closed to the public.

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Republicans will gather Wednesday through Friday in Philadelphia and will likely be discussing how to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, according to Philadelphia Magazine.

With Trump coming to the city, Philadelphians can expect some intermittent road closures, Philly.com reports.

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As for the GOP, they can expect some protests.

One protest organized by Philly Socialists is scheduled for Thursday and plans to surround the hotel.

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