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Trump visits MLK memorial

President Donald Trump has paid a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington

By Associated Press
Published: January 21, 2019, 9:30am
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President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President Mike Pence, left, visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Washington.
President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President Mike Pence, left, visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) Photo Gallery

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has paid a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader.

Trump arrived shortly after 11 a.m. to pay his respects on a frigid and windy day.

He was joined by Vice President Mike Pence, who accompanied Trump in laying a wreath at the foot of the memorial statue.

Trump told reporters it was a “great day” and a “beautiful day.”

He did not respond to questions about the government shutdown during the short appearance.

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