Former President Donald Trump met with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, the first of an eventful day.
Media surrounded the venue, waiting for Trump to arrive for a heated private meeting with House Republicans.
Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump waves as he leaves the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, Thursday, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
A small number of protesters were also expected to attend.
The hottest club in DC is on the street corner outside the Capitol Hill Club (everyone is waiting for Trump to show up). pic.twitter.com/8BlpcQByZy
— Katherine Schwartz (@kv_swartz) June 13, 2024
Video of me as former President Donald Trump arrives in a motorcade at the Capitol Hill Club pic.twitter.com/v6OpaVP8qZ
— John R. Parkinson (@jparkABC) June 13, 2024
Staff, lawmakers, media and protesters gathered outside the Capitol Hill Club this morning, awaiting President Trump’s arrival. pic.twitter.com/IHeFlUOFXf
— Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalilTV) June 13, 2024
If Trump had announced a visit to the Capitol Hill Club a few years ago, hundreds of young people (possibly paid to do so) would have protested outside.
Today the only people there are a couple of middle-aged weirdos and a guy in a bear costume.
The Resistance is Dead — What People Want is… pic.twitter.com/oXnky6T05X
— Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) June 13, 2024
Inside a meeting held by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Explained To hill Morale was reportedly high at the rally, described as a “pep rally,” with Trump praising Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) for her victory in Tuesday’s primary election, while joking about tensions between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), sources told the outlet.
Trump also praised Greene, according to sources.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia arrives just outside the Capitol as former President Donald Trump returns to Washington to meet with Republican lawmakers and unite them on his policy agenda, Thursday, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The meeting came after Wednesday’s congressional baseball game, in which Republicans defeated Democrats 31-11. Team manager Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) presented Trump, who celebrated his 78th birthday on Friday, with the ball and bat used in the game. hill Report: The members also sang Happy Birthday to celebrate the 45th President’s birthday.
Trump also spoke about more serious policy issues, including pushing for exceptions for abortion and protecting women’s sports.
At a GOP leadership press conference after the meeting, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik said Trump had been “warmly welcomed” by Republican lawmakers, adding: “We support his candidacy 100 percent.”
.Elise StefanickPresident Trump was warmly welcomed by the House Republican Conference, and we support his candidacy 100% and stand ready to work for the American people. pic.twitter.com/kM0qWW8oLG
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 13, 2024
Stefanik said House Republicans “are ready to work on behalf of the American people to secure our border, achieve American energy independence, restore peace through strength, defend the integrity of our elections, and prevent the unlawful weaponization of our justice system.”
“It was an event that promoted unity, and I want to thank the President for answering questions from his colleagues today,” she added.
Trump also set On Thursday, he is scheduled to visit the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) to meet with Republican senators.
