Phoenix Police And FBI On “High Alert” Ahead Of Trump Rally Tonight
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Aug 22, 2017
There is no shortage of controversies surrounding Trump’s appearance tonight in Phoenix that could turn what is supposed to be a peaceful political rally into complete chaos. With Trump’s reaction to the Charlottesville tragedy still fresh in the minds of political activists on the left, there are expected to be as many protesters outside the Phoenix Convention Center as there are inside watching the President’s speech. Sprinkle on top of that the fact that Trump could comment on a potential pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and/or blast Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake and you have all the ingredients of another national disaster in the making.
As The Hill points out, the Phoenix Police Department has planned for “maximum staffing” during Trump’s visit and the FBI and DHS are also coordinating on the event.
Political leaders and law enforcement officials in Arizona are on high alert ahead of President Trump’s campaign rally Tuesday night in Phoenix.
The big question is whether there will be more supporters of Trump inside the Phoenix Convention Center, which holds 29,000, or protestors outside.
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said in a statement that her force will have “maximum staffing during the visit.”
The department is “working 24/7 with our partners to ensure all of our resources are in place,” Williams said.
Stanton said the city is committed to keeping everyone inside and outside the arena safe.
“The Phoenix police is always professional and the FBI and Department of Homeland Security have been great about coordinating with local law enforcement,” former Arizona GOP chairman Robert Graham told The Hill.
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