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Utah
Trump makes quick campaign in stop in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of supporters of Former President Donald Trump lined up along a chain link fence that separated them from a private hangar at the Salt Lake City International Airport. They were all hoping to a catch a glimpse of his plane landing in Utah for private fundraiser Saturday evening.
Cheers erupted when the plane branded with the former president’s name touched down.
“I think we all got goosebumbs, got a little emotional just seeing that Trump plane,” said Robyn Van Wagenen who has been a supporter since 2016. “We’re Trump supporters through and though.”
Dozens of supporters of Former President Donald Trump lined up along a chain link fence that separated them from a private hangar at the Salt Lake City International Airport. They were all hoping to a catch a glimpse of his plane landing in Utah for private fundraiser Saturday evening. (Robert Axson)
Trump’s last visit to Utah was back in 2017. Two other fundraisers previously scheduled in Utah this summer were canceled.
“It’s an interesting opportunity because Utah not being a battleground state, generally at this season of a campaign, (you) don’t receive a presidential visit or a visit from a presidential candidate,” said Robert Axson, Utah GOP chair.
Axson compared Trump’s visit like “pulling off on a road trip to get gas,” stopping in Utah while visiting various swing states like Nevada and Arizona. Trump only touched down in Utah for about two hours. Axson said approximately 500 people, of all ages, filled the private hangar, including Gov. Spencer Cox, House Speaker Mike Shultz and President Stuart Adams.
Deseret News reported donors paid thousands of dollars to be of attendance. Other big money donors included British television producer Mark Burnett and former national security adviser Robert O’Brien.
Brad Bonham, Utah GOP national committeeman said Trump spoke about things that are “important to the everyday Utahn.”
“He recognized the Gold Star families in attendance, spoke at length about our military. We have many military families here in Utah,” he said. “He also talked about energy production. And if you have spent any time in rural Utah, you know, many of the towns are supported by energy production.”
Axson and Bonham said that Trump acknowledged Utah is not a battleground state, but positioned very close to two others, Nevada and Arizona. They said supporters here have an opportunity to make sure those other states vote red. They said the Utah Republican Party is working to coordinate trips to those states to go and campaign for Trump.
“This (was) an opportunity for (Trump) to come to Utah, meet with hundreds of Utahns, hear from us on what our concerns and needs and interests are, and also an opportunity for us as Utahns to very clearly show our support for the candidacy of Donald Trump and showcase that Utah wants to see Donald Trump back in the White House,” Axson said.
Utah
Large police presence responds to the area of Crestwood Drive in South Ogden
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — There is a heavy police presence in the area of Harrison Blvd in South Ogden. ABC4 is working to learn more.
While police have not confirmed any information, ABC4 has acquired footage from a bystander that shows law enforcement detaining one individual. The individual can be seen handcuffed and without a shirt.
Several residents have also reported seeing over a dozen police vehicles heading to the area and reported hearing gunshots on social media.
Courtesy: Kade Garner // KTVX
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including Davis County SWAT, Weber County Sheriff’s Department, and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. Officers from Riverton Police Department, Roy Police Department, Clinton Police Department, and Layton police Department all responded to the scene.
Law enforcement also used several drones and several armored vehicles responded to the scene. Additionally, it appears at least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance
Courtesy: Randy Ferrin
At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding this incident. However, they appeared to have cleared from the scene.
Utah
Penalties to be enforced if Trump’s face covered on national park passes, reports say
SALT LAKE CITY — Those using a new national park pass who want to enjoy Utah’s “Mighty Five” better do so with President Donald Trump’s face perfectly intact, or you might pay a literal price.
The new annual park passes, which debuted on Jan. 1, feature Trump’s image alongside that of George Washington. At the same time as the release, the Department of the Interior reportedly updated its rules to ensure Trump’s face remains free and clear.
According to the Washington Post, the updated “Void if Altered” policy prohibits anyone from defacing the pass or covering up any images or information on the cards. Visitors found by rangers to have altered a pass by any means will be ordered to return it to its original condition or possibly be charged a regular entrance fee.
SFGate reported the policy originally prohibited any alteration of the signature portion of the pass, with the updated policy including the front of the card, with a warning that “writing on it or adding stickers or other coverings” is no longer allowed.
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Many believe the updated policy is in direct response to the large pushback over the inclusion of Trump, leaving people to share creative ways to hide the president’s image from passes, including stickers and sleeves.
Along with the suggestions on how to hide Trump’s image, a nonprofit environmental group has filed a lawsuit claiming its design did not comply with legislation that requires public participation in the selection.
Utah
Two killed, six wounded in shooting outside Mormon church in Utah
Two people were killed, and at least six were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a funeral at a Mormon church in Utah on Wednesday night, according to authorities and reports.
Eight people were hit by gunfire when shots rang out outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City around 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Glen Mills told the Salt Lake City Tribune.
Two people were killed, and six people were injured in the shooting that occurred outside in the church’s parking lot as dozens were attending a funeral service inside.
Of the six wounded, three individuals are in critical condition, the Salt Lake City Police Department posted on X. All of the victims were adults.
There were no suspects in custody as of late Wednesday night, and it is not immediately clear if there were multiple gunmen involved. A motive was also unknown.
However, police said they have obtained solid leads in the investigation and are working to locate individuals involved in the shooting.
“We believe this was not a random incident,” Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd told reporters.
The shooting was not believed to be targeting a religion, Redd clarified.
Roughly 100 law enforcement vehicles swarmed the area in the aftermath of the gunfire as helicopters flew overhead.
The area around the Mormon church remained closed into the evening as authorities urged the public to stay clear of the still active scene.
“This should never have happened outside a place of worship. This should never have happened outside a celebration of life,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall.
The Salt Lake City Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The incident remains under investigation.
With Post wires.
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