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'Emotional' Trump visits shot politician's bedside
« on: June 15, 2017, 05:13:33 am »
'Emotional' Trump visits shot politician's bedside
Belfast Telegraph, Jun 14, 2017

US president Donald Trump has visited critically-ill party whip Steve Scalise, who was shot by a rifle-wielding attacker as he practised for a charity baseball game.   

Mr Trump spoke to the House of Representatives majority whip's family during a visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Centre on Wednesday evening.

The president and his wife Melania spent about half an hour at the hospital, where White House press secretary Sean Spicer described the scene in the intensive care unit as "emotional".

Mr Spicer said the president was also briefed by Mr Scalise's medical team, met Capitol Police officer Crystal Griner, who was shot in the ankle during the attack in Alexandria, Virginia, and thanked police who gathered at the hospital.

The president was accompanied by White House doctor Ronny Jackson.

More: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/emotional-trump-visits-shot-politicians-bedside-35828373.html

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Re: 'Emotional' Trump visits shot politician's bedside
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2017, 05:14:50 am »

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Re: 'Emotional' Trump visits shot politician's bedside
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2017, 05:23:04 am »
Only in Belfast would a serious abdominal rifle wound be considered "critically ill".
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2017, 05:24:38 am »
Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 2m2 minutes
Just left hospital. Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape - but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve!



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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2017, 05:25:08 am »
*Subject:* *Pool Report 16*

Sean Spicer gaggled with pool upon return to WH. Said Trumps met with Scalise doctors, including Ira Rabin, vice president for medical operations. They also talked to Scalises wife Jennifer.

Spicer: He entered the room, spoke with Scalises family, and sat by his bedside with Mrs. Trump.

They were accompanied to the hospital by Trumps personal physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson. Jackson rode in the motorcade, but had been to the hospital to confer on Scalise earlier.

Melania offered the family a bouquet of the white flowers seen earlier by pool.

The first couple also met with Capitol Police Officer Crystal Griner and her wife. They got the second bouquet of flowers.

Spicer said the first couple also talked to other Capitol Police who were at the hospital.

Dr. Rabin was seen accompanying the Trumps to the exit when they left.

Spicer noted that Trump does not plan to attend the congressional baseball game Thursday, out of security and logistical concerns.

While the president would like to attend the game and show his support for all of these brave public servants, he has been advised that there is not enough time to follow Secret Service protocols.

Thats all for now.

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Re: 'Emotional' Trump visits shot politician's bedside
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2017, 05:39:08 am »
Anyone old enough to remember the good ol' days when US reporters could write a straight news piece like this Irish one?

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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2017, 05:41:02 am »
Anyone old enough to remember the good ol' days when US reporters could write a straight news piece like this Irish one?
Who. What. Where. When. Why. This ain't no editorial, kid, just the news.
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2017, 05:43:38 am »
Anyone old enough to remember the good ol' days when US reporters could write a straight news piece like this Irish one?

This is exactly why I chose to post this article @Frank Cannon   

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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2017, 02:14:39 pm »
Trump and his wife also visited Crystal Griner.  I don't know whether Crystal's wife Tiffany was there. 

I'm assuming they visited the others, too, but I haven't read it.
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2017, 02:25:47 pm »
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VP Pence motorcade seen arriving at @MedStarWHC so @VP .can visit @SteveScalise and Cap Police Officer Crystal Giner

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« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2017, 02:30:54 pm »
Trump and his wife also visited Crystal Griner.  I don't know whether Crystal's wife Tiffany was there. 

I'm assuming they visited the others, too, but I haven't read it.


Not enough has been said about Crystal Griner. I think that getting shot in the ankle might take most people out of the fight.