***Live Updates*** Trump Holds Texas Rally at Border; Beto Headlines Anti-Wall Protest
President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in El Paso, Texas, at the U.S. Mexico border, on Monday evening as former Rep. Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke (D-TX), the failed Senate candidate and potential 2020 presidential challenger, headlines an anti-wall counter protest across the street.
Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates of the dueling rallies. All times eastern. Trump and O’Rourke are expected to speak at 9 PM ET.
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10:32: Trump warns there are people in the country who want to impose socialism.
“America will never be a socialist country. Never,” Trump says, saying he wants the world to hear. Crowd chants “USA! USA! USA!”
“We were born free. We will live free. And we will die free,” Trump says.
The best thing about living in a country that’s #NeverSocialist is that you don’t have to wait in long merch-lines to get this shirt.
All you have to do is click on the link below 😘https://t.co/Gj4QhE0H4m #SOTU pic.twitter.com/jSA7nERGtQ— Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) February 6, 2019
10:30: Trump, on Syria, says it’s time to bring our troops back home.
10:22: Trump on German Shepherds:
“A lot of people say, ‘oh, you should get a dog.’ ‘Why?’ ‘It’s good politically…’” Pres. Trump said at his Texas rally.
After someone appears to call out “Obama” in the crowd Mr. Trump responded, “Obama had a dog, you’re right.”https://t.co/gfgGz0JM1u pic.twitter.com/jdXV10EFbD
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 12, 2019
10:17: Trump blasts hypocrites who don’t want walls while living behind walls and gates. He says “rich liberals and wealthy donors” oppose the wall but live behind walls because they want to be safe. Crowd chants “USA! USA! USA!” Trump says sanctuary cities are immoral and open borders are “dangerous” and immoral.
“Safety is the birthright of every American, which is why we must finish the wall. It’s happening,” Trump says, adding that “walls are not immoral.” He said “walls save lives.”
This sign held aloft by a protestor sums up how many in El Paso feel about a border wall. Not gonna translate this one pic.twitter.com/z5rbNe0Kl1
— Simon Romero (@viaSimonRomero) February 12, 2019
Meanwhile, Beto speaking to people behind a FENCE:
Beto O’Rourke speaks to cheering supporters through a fence. It doesn’t get more symbolic than this. pic.twitter.com/CTnKThq2kh
— Roque Planas (@RoqPlanas) February 12, 2019
10:14 PM: Trump says “they’re full of crap” when his critics say the border wall did not make a difference in El Paso in reducing crime.
10:12 PM: Trump says “only the dumbest” would should up for their court dates after seeking asylum. He says other countries tell illegal immigrants to “get out. Can’t come in.”
He says this was a system put in by “really dumb people” or those who did not have America’s interests in mind.
10:07 PM: Trump hammers home the point that illegal immigration also hurts legal immigrants–driving down wages, taking up public resources, crime.
10:06 PM: Trump says the media won’t mention that “about 15” (hundreds) showed up to O’Rourke’s rally when they talk about the dueling rallies tomorrow. Trump says his victory is still “driving them crazy” when speaking about the media.
Beto trying to counter-program @realdonaldtrump in his hometown and only drawing a few hundred people to Trump’s 35,000 is a really bad look.
Partial pic of the Trump overflow crowd below! #AnyQuestions pic.twitter.com/PKxkbcFNFO
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 12, 2019
10:05 PM: Trump says he welcomes lawful immigrants who want to strengthen our values.
10:00 PM: “We will never abolish ICE,” Trump says. “I will never sign a bill that forces the mass release of violent criminals into our country. And I will never abolish or in any way mistreat our great heroes from ICE and Border Patrol and law enforcement. Never!”
9:58: Trump says Democrats have never been more out of touch and are now becoming the part of socialism, late-term abortion, open borders, and crime. Trump now talking about Democrats supporting the release of criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets.
9:57 PM: Trump now blasts Northam for wanting to moonwalk before slamming him for his post-term abortion stance. He says “millions of innocent babies are counting on us to protect them” after talking about how Northam will allow doctors to “execute” babies after they are born–“extreme late-term abortion.” He says Democrats must also display the double standard on full display on Virginia. Trump predicts Virginia will go Republican. The Democrat Party has never been more outside the mainstream,” Trump says.
“I’d like to find a few more guys like this one,” Trump says of Ralph Northam, saying the negative press the Virginia governor has been getting has kept him out of the news.
— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) February 12, 2019
9:56 PM: He also blasts Democrats for allowing babies to be ripped from womb. “What’s that about?”
9:55 PM: Trump warns Democrats are “coming for your freedom” and “your money.” He says it’s never going to happen.
9:53 PM: Trump: Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal like a “high school term paper” that got “low marks.” He wonders how you take a train to Europe. “They want to take away your car, reduce the value of your home, and put millions of Americans out of work,” Trump says, already making the Green New Deal a big part of his stump speech. Trump also says no other country except America is going to spend trillions on the Green New Deal. He says Democrats want to tear down every building in New York and make them slightly more environmentally friendly. He then blasts them for wanting to raise taxes to “pave the road to socialism.”
Trump talks about the Green New Deal during his rally in El Paso, Texas:
“It sounds like a high school term paper that got a low mark.” pic.twitter.com/bvYZC2a5LL
— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) February 12, 2019
Trump also blasts the media fact-checkers for being some of the most dishonest people in the media.
“Hey, where are the fact checkers? You know some of the most dishonest people in media are the so called fact checkers” Trump says, reminding crowd about Obama’s lies about Obamacare
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) February 12, 2019
9:52 PM: Trump mocks Ocasio-Cortez’s joke of a Green New Deal and says Democrats want to get rid of plane travel to California and not let people own cows (“farting cows). He blasts Democrats for colluding with the media on Russia collusion stories–again says it’s nothing but a “hoax.”
9:49 PM: Trump says Democrats “have to stop being so angry.” He says the “rest of the world is going in the wrong direction” and “trying to copy what we’ve done here.” He says Democrats need to be partners because there is so much to celebrate but they want to instead be the “radical resistance.”
Trump says his administration has created 5.3 million new jobs, including 500,000 manufacturing jobs, at his El Paso rally.
“They said manufacturing was dead, the previous administration. We obviously found the magic wand.” pic.twitter.com/2iAMr0EPYY
— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) February 12, 2019
9:45 PM: Crowd chants “BUILD THE WALL.” When Trump corrects them and says they should chant “Finish The Wall,” the smart crowd still chants: “BUILD THE WALL.”
9:41 PM: Trump says America is now produces the most oil and natural gas in the world.
9:40 PM: Trump talks about the record low unemployment rates for people of color as protesters are escorted out.
“We’re fighting for ourselves. We’re fighting for all Americans… For America First,” says Trump at his rally in El Paso, Texas pic.twitter.com/a0XWdYYime
— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) February 12, 2019
9:31 PM: Trump mocks Beto for thinking about running for president fresh off of his LOSS.
Trump says Beto is a “young man” who has “very little going for himself” except for his first name.
“That may be the end of his presidential bid,” Trump says, mocking Beto’s crowd size.
Hundreds for Beto. Thousands for Trump:
Beto O’Rourke joins hundreds participating in anti-Trump march in El Paso https://t.co/H7QR84YCk5 pic.twitter.com/JeDq4wmt7D
— The Hill (@thehill) February 12, 2019
9:30 PM: Trump says he hopes he’ll do as well in the second summit in Vietnam with Kim as he did in the first. Trump says 69,000 people signed up (no Gronk jokes or math problems).
9:27 PM: Trump blasts the media for refusing to acknowledge his accomplishments and how well the country is doing. He wonders how he has a 52% approval rating even though nearly all of the stories about him in the mainstream press are negative. He now speaks about his “good, maybe even great” relationship with North Korea’s Kim.
“Some day, they’re going to appreciate us all,” Trump says.
Fox News goes live with Trump’s rally in El Paso.
Meanwhile, CNN and MSNBC stick with regular programming. pic.twitter.com/83N3J2a5GK
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) February 12, 2019
9:25 PM: Trump says the economy is the hottest on earth while the military is now “more powerful than ever before” since he took office.
“America is winning again,” Trump says. “Isn’t that nice?”
9:23 PM: Trump says wall construction started today on the Rio Grande. He says he loves Texas and the people of Texas. “It’s been a great romance,” Trump says. “And we’re only getting stronger together.”
9:20 PM: Trump takes the stage in Texas. Raucous crowd.
9:15 PM: Beto: Citizenship for All Dreamers: “This is where we make our stand.”
Beto gets on stage before Trump and says a bunch of platitudes about being against the wall. Beto says America should welcome migrants, many of whom ride the so-called “Beast” train, seeking asylum with “open arms.” Beto says no Dreamer should ever fear deportation and “every single one of them” should become U.S. citizens. He says the “original Dreamers”–their parents–should also be given a path to citizenship.
Taking the stage now in El Paso: @BetoORourke pic.twitter.com/4ZTFizyaH0
— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) February 12, 2019
8:55 PM: Trump rally has “Build The Wall” and “Finish The Wall” signs.
8:45 PM: Deal to avoid another shutdown reportedly reached minutes before Trump is set to take the stage at his El Paso rally:
And just like that the top four negotiators say they have a deal in principle to avoid a shutdown. No details yet. “We think so. We hope so,” Shelby says when asked if the WH is on board https://t.co/zCYyU8WSei
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 12, 2019
8:35 PM:
Thousands gather in El Paso to #MarchForTruth. Less than a mile away Trump is spreading lies. We won’t allow him to attack our home, immigrants, our families. pic.twitter.com/xsUxnpCUc1
— Cristobal Alex (@CristobalJAlex) February 12, 2019
No boots
No detention beds
No border walls
No more dollars for DHS#DefundHate #MarchforTruth pic.twitter.com/tRWGqLPKeB— ACLU Border Rights Center (@ACLU_BRC) February 12, 2019
8:10 PM: The polite Resistance:
I am not sure who is speaking right now because I’m standing behind the stage, but the words “chinga tu muro” just came from the stage.
Translation: fuck your wall
— Lissandra Villa (@LissandraVilla) February 12, 2019
8:05 PM:
First @realDonaldTrump rally for the 2020 election season has thousands lined up in El Paso.
The coliseum can hold around 5,000.
Before Trump crowds chanted #buildthewall – Tonight they are chanting inside “Finish the wall.” pic.twitter.com/LybrWJQabN— Mireya Villarreal (@cbsmireya) February 12, 2019
#onassigment for @Borderzine at the Trump rally in El Paso, Texas. The line at the @realDonaldTrump is moving again, but spectators will only be able to watch the rally on the big screen outside the El Paso County Coliseum. pic.twitter.com/15mkok7ac8
— Aaron Martinez (@aaronemartinez) February 12, 2019
7:55 PM: The Resistance:
Counter rally beginning, 1 mile from Trump rally. Several thousand people attending. @USATODAY @elpasotimes #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/jgFJe4auZF
— Rick Jervis (@MrRJervis) February 11, 2019
At @BetoORourke counter rally the presidential hype is growing. These buttons for sale outside Bowie high school #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/0gRNDsCxRU
— Vic Kolenc (@vickolenc) February 11, 2019
7:50 PM:
O’Rourke, who has been blasted by amnesty champions like former Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) for being way too moderate on immigration issues, now trying to appeal to the party’s left-wing base on the issue as he ponders a potential presidential run. The “blank slate” who really stood for nothing now trying to stand for something. This isn’t like former President Barack Obama, who was against the Iraq War while many in his party were championing it. Amnesty activists will wonder where O’Rourke was when they were on the front lines before Trump even got into office.
Just caught up with @betoorourke as he headed into his rally here in El Paso. Asked him if this was the start of a 2020 run and he said “no, no we are here to follow the lead of this great community and make sure the country sees us at our best.“ pic.twitter.com/aWsONeOzg2
— Ali Vitali (@alivitali) February 12, 2019
The famous Beto Bus is here at the #MarchForTruth — and yes, the man himself will be here too! pic.twitter.com/bMczEwP8xD
— El Paso Democrats (@elpasodems) February 11, 2019
#MarchForTruth pic.twitter.com/oDWCigTCHe
— El Paso Democrats (@elpasodems) February 11, 2019
We’re here in El Paso rallying against hatred and bigotry! #MarchForTruth #NoWall pic.twitter.com/nHJsfQoliD
— Voto Latino (@votolatino) February 12, 2019
The Salad Bowl protest:
The number of groups lending their voice to the #MarchForTruth tonight in El Paso is so inspiring. This is what an intersectional movement looks like to fight back against the lies about the state we love so dearly. Let’s do more of this, please. #NoBorderWall #NoMoreLies pic.twitter.com/dJPcgz1xsB
— Charlie Bonner (@CharlieKBonner) February 11, 2019
The #March for Truth schedule: Gather at San Marcial; next to Bowie High School at 5 p.m.; Veronica Escobar scheduled to speak at 5:30 p.m., followed by a peaceful march ending at Chalio Acosta Park on Shelter Place where Beto O’Rourke will address the community. pic.twitter.com/ou2NAUsMdf
— Alex Hinojosa (@AlxHinojosa) February 11, 2019
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), who replaced O’Rourke in Congress, called on Trump to apologize to El Paso residents for making false claims.
LIVE NOW: Tune in as I join El Paso elected officials to ask @POTUS to correct the record and to apologize to El Pasoans for misrepresenting our hometown.
👇https://t.co/WH8i51SyMC pic.twitter.com/PSPiUTjESR
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) February 11, 2019
.@RepEscobar: “This is personal. It’s an attack on our city, our community and our families. That being said, we welcome the president. He has the opportunity to correct the record and to see the consequences of his administration’s policies…He might finally feel compassion.” pic.twitter.com/iSRLUvCegr
— Cristobal Alex (@CristobalJAlex) February 11, 2019
Earlier in the day, Trump mocked the “tiny little line” for Beto’s protest.
We’re at the very front of the #MarchForTruth protest. Check out this crowd size now. pic.twitter.com/YhHJXa0Xi9
— Jala Washington (@JalaKFOX_CBS) February 12, 2019
Signs of the #MarchForTruth. @CBS4Local @KFOX14 pic.twitter.com/9J5gTk4DJi
— Jala Washington (@JalaKFOX_CBS) February 11, 2019
Massive lines for Trump’s rally:
This is the crowd at President Donald Trump’s rally in El Paso, TX. pic.twitter.com/qROJyBNtN6
— Marcus DiPaola (@marcusdipaola) February 11, 2019
Here’s a look at the crowd waiting outside to get in the El Paso County Coliseum 4.5 hours ahead of President Trump’s rally. #TrumpElPaso pic.twitter.com/I99zH8mLUw
— Erik Elken KVIA ABC-7 (@ErikElkenKVIA) February 11, 2019
Crowd lined up in El Paso waiting for @realDonaldTrump rally tonight. pic.twitter.com/DRRVQw3K4u
— Craig Thomas TV (@CraigThomasTNN) February 11, 2019
There’s already a large crowd gathered outside the Trump rally in El Paso. Watch @KOAT.com tonight for more! pic.twitter.com/Gz3TozkdFT
— JoelKOAT (@JoelKOAT) February 11, 2019
MOMENTS AGO: President Trump departs for El Paso, Texas, where he’ll hold his first rally of 2019. pic.twitter.com/gprGFV5nQ7
— The Hill (@thehill) February 11, 2019
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