President Trump tweeted this just minutes before the start of the 400th anniversary re-enactment of the first representative legislative assembly here in Jamestown. The event is private and full, it’s not clear why expects an uncomfortable reception #13NewsNowhttps://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1156201546008469504 …
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Presidential historian Jon Meacham addresses flaws evident in 1619. Mentions ‘20 and odd’ - the first Africans sold into slavery in Virginia 400 years ago. Also talks about abuse of natives, subjugation of women. Says there is both good and evil in reviewing history
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Meacham with two targeted statements: “There was - and is - a mixed record of welcoming immigrants to our shores” and “We don’t build monuments to people who build walls, we build monuments to people who open doors.” Some applause in the tent to the second comment
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Meacham said this about 30 minutes before President Trump will arrive at the event in Jamestown. A recent Supreme Court decision just freed up billions for Trump’s border wall, and Trump tweeted this morning about “unsafe open borders” and “horrible immigration laws”
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Cell service restored: President Trump spoke about the precedent and legacy set by this legislative assembly. He recognizes it’s also the “barbaric” anniversary of the enslavement of the first Africans to arrive in Virginia
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Video: A protester interrupted Trump’s 20-min speech in Jamestown by standing up with a sign that said: “Go back to Your corrupted home. Deport Hate. Reunite my family and all shattered by systemic discrimination.” Trump ignored & kept speaking after protester removed #13NewsNowpic.twitter.com/xfQaJawkuu
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