Valerie Gonzalez
Rep.: Trump’s planned visit to RGV may occur same day as impeachment vote
Preparations are underway in the Rio Grande Valley to coordinate a visit from President Donald Trump.
According to the White House, the president will be visiting Alamo on Tuesday for a ceremonial trip regarding the border wall.
"President Trump is expected to travel to Alamo, Texas, on Tuesday to mark the completion of more than 400 miles of border wall — a promise made, promise kept — and his Administration’s efforts to reform our broken immigration system," a White House official stated in an email.
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