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Reporter @KVUE Opinions = mine. Retweets =/= endorsements. Former @ktvl, @wboy12News, @MedillSchool. Story idea/feedback? Email me! mmarut@kvue.com

Jan 19, 2020, 15 tweets

Ahead of @realDonaldTrump’s arrival in @austintexasgov, these two opposing rallies are outside the convention center making sure their message is heard. President Trump will speak at the @FarmBureau Federation later today. @Bryce_Newberry will be there when he does.

The anti-Trump/anti-animal as food rally is moving to Cesar Chavez and 3rd Street.

In the meantime, the pro-Trump rally started chanting #BuildTheWall. All of this will be on @KVUE tonight.

With the anti-President rally moved on, one man just walked in with a makeshift President Trump wearing an orange shirt reading “JAIL” on it.

Some loud chants and conversations between the man and rally supporting the President have prompted @Austin_Police to move a few steps closer to prevent any escalation.

Some new signs have appeared. The two sides are conversing calmly and voicing their opinions.

More police have arrived here at 3rd and Trinity.

This rally is set up across the street from the doors of the convention center. It’s the same group that was on 3rd and Trinity that moved.

Police are posted about every 20 yards in front of the Austin Convention Center.

Police have blocked off Cesar Chavez at San Jacinto. According to @Bryce_Newberry, the President landed a few minutes ago and is en route.

The rally supporting President Trump has arrived in front of the convention center.

Outside the convention center, both rallies collide with words.

Dakota Widenor stands by himself holding this sign as both rallies continuing spreading their message.

Mounted police are on the scene now.

President Trump’s motorcade leaving downtown Austin.

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