Posted on 07/21/2016 6:41:39 PM PDT by Bratch
My family hit the road in the motorhome for the 2011 “One Nation” Bus Tour to highlight historic sites key to America’s foundation. It was a blast watching the press attempt to keep up with us in the rearview mirror (we made buddies with some of those reporters that summer, actually, as we found out who the good guys were)!
Between stops at Philadelphia’s Constitution Hall and the Statue of Liberty, Donald & Melania Trump invited us to Trump Tower for the most memorable visit. DJT and I knew one another prior to the visit, but we’ve kept in closer touch ever since that day.
Our road trip and that personal visit solidified my support of DJT, seeing up close his gracious treatment of everyone – regardless of race, class, creed – or dress code! Mom laughed when I showed her these pics, commenting we’re all still wearing the same clothes.
Trump is all about equality and genuine care for families. As our tribe stumbled off our RV outside the iconic Trump Tower – casual and grounded after long weeks of touring – DJT welcomed us with open arms.
Dad lost his camera along the way, so we dashed across NYC streets through the gathering media storm to buy a new one to document that day’s fun spectacle; Dad still talks about the NYC sales tax shockingly plopped atop that replacement gadget. Thankfully, our good friend, photographer Shealah Craighead, captured these behind-the-scenes pics.
Tonight, you will hear from the Donald Trump I know. The GOP nominee; a man who cares about you, your family, your business, our country. He’s locked arms with us, America. Trump is with us.
Arriving at Trump Tower with Piper – we lost Dad in the crowd as he weaved through traffic on foot to go buy a camera.
Donald & Melania, gracious – and fun – hosts! Their Penthouse is just a wee bit grander than our motorhome, but each time I’ve visited them they’ve shown a genuine way of making you feel right at home amidst the classy glitz.
DJT showing Piper the NYC skyline – including lower Manhattan – from where he stood as Islamic terrorists took down the towers on 9/11, which took the lives of his friends. This is a man who has seen evil and will stop at nothing to destroy it; he will put America first to protect our children.
My parents traveled to NYC to work as USDA contractors following 9/11, at Freshkills Landfill. Mr. Trump pointed this out from his Tower view. My parents had seen the 9/11 devastation firsthand and did what they could to help rebuild. They were silent remembering that time.
Who knew two friends grabbing a slice of NYC pizza would cause such a fuss?
Mr. Trump is surrounded by a loyal team – including his awesome security guard Keith (on the left) who always has Trump’s back. Americans turned out in record number to vote for Trump because they know he’ll have ours.
Melania Trump is a smart, confident, beautiful woman who will serve honorably as First Lady. She proudly became a legal citizen because she loves everything about America – especially the freedom our exceptional nation provides.
Gulp. It’s a bit unusual to have cameras surround whilst gulping down NYC pizza!
Maybe we’re laughing over another ridiculous story about politicians breaking promises we’d just read on the Drudge Report.
Trump = the blue collar billionaire. As my dad can testify, “He’s one of us…but with a yuuuuuge balance sheet!”
Proud to support our next President and First Lady, I look forward to him accepting the people’s nomination tonight. I truly believe this is our last best hope to unify, and Make America Great Again!
Me too.
Powerful statement. One of the best I’ve ever read by her.
The plains have been big Trump supporters. Todd’s accident, that nearly took his life, made them unavailable for anything but caring for Todd.
Thanks, Bratch.
Our dear Sarah looks quite relaxed in the company of our next President.
She knows he is the man who can turn this mess around.
This is the speech she’d love to give, for her dear friend, at his convention.
She knows exactly what is at stake.
God bless Sarah Palin, God bless Donald Trump and may God continue to bless America.
I agree! Great story.
She chose Trump over Cruz and that decision looks to be a real good one right now.
The only reason that the left hates Donald Trump is because he doesn’t belong to them.
Ping to Sarah's Great List!
Above is the Famous Pic of Sarah and Trump that caused such a stir with Kasich and Devouring his food.
The Youtube Video ;)
Wonderful link, Bratch. Thank you. I’ve missed Sarah Palin so much the past few years. One can see how much Donald Trump really likes her. He has no tolerance for less than full effort people.
I have to be honest ... Great pictures but I had to check to see if Melania’s slice was actually touched ... appears not! You don’t have a figure like that and scarf down pizza ;) I am so shallow!
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Listening to The Man right now.
The Adults are going to be back in Charge real soon, thank God.
He reminds me of George Patton. He’s pissed... and so are we.
He’s one of us... but with a lot of money, and a voice, and the willingness to get it done.
Yes....spot on.
Just hang on a little longer folks...
It’s going to be “Morning in America” again real soon...
President Ronnie... I hope you’re watching us. We’ll make you proud again...
We need a pic of Ronaldus toasting our next Prez, Trump.
I’ll crawl through fire and broken glass to vote for him.
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This ties in directly with his daughter’s speech tonight
I hope he has a prominent role for Sarah!
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