Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts issued a clear message to both Hillary Clinton (whom she’s endorsed) and Donald Trump on Friday — “Delay” your planned visits to Charlotte because the city’s resources are “stretched”:
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts tells CNN’s @ErinBurnett that Clinton & Trump should delay plans to visit b/c resources are "stretched."
— Ted Davis (@TeddyDavisLA) September 23, 2016
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts asks candidates to delay visits due to security resources https://t.co/FOUBTCWsB8 pic.twitter.com/Ycclg52uLn
— CNN (@CNN) September 23, 2016
It was reported earlier today that Hillary Clinton wants to visit the city on Sunday…
Clinton campaign aide says Hillary Clinton will be meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu on Sunday (after her trip to Charlotte)
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) September 23, 2016
…with Trump allegedly planning a visit after the debate:
Per Mayor Roberts, Donald Trump is considering visiting Charlotte soon as well. She is also calling on him to delay his visit
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 23, 2016
Update: Donald Trump weighs in:
Crooked Hillary's bad judgement forced her to announce that she would go to Charlotte on Saturday to grandstand. Dem pols said no way, dumb!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2016
And it looks like the visit has been cancelled:
Hillary Clinton campaign announces, then abruptly postpones, trip to Charlotte https://t.co/SALKmBHbly pic.twitter.com/eHiWLTmWXq
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) September 24, 2016
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