The invitation promised Omarosa, the much loved/hated star of "The Apprentice."
But as the National Diversity Coalition for Trump and Moms4Trump event got underway Sunday evening, it became clear that she wasn't attending. The 125 or so rallygoers weren't visibly disappointed. Katrina Pierson, spokeswoman extraordinaire, was invited but probably was not granted permission to leave the CNN studio in Dallas where she apparently lives.
Most were there to see Eric Trump's wife Lara, the newest addition to the Trump family. Joining her was Lynne Patton, who is the vice president of Eric Trump's foundation and works within the Trump organization.
A handful of minorities dotted the crowd, but like Loudoun County, it was mostly white. The emcee, Jo-Ann Chase, serves as the Virginia director of National Diversity Coalition for Trump. Chase has been involved in Republican politics for some time, and it was clear this wasn't her first rodeo. Perhaps old habits die hard, so when Chase asked the elected officials in attendance to stand up, only one did: Delegate Bob Marshall. Trump events typically skip this traditional recognition, since the electeds often don't wish to be recognized or simply don't attend.
The event was held at the Tally Ho Theatre, a small local venue, and featured a cash bar and tacos—yes, tacos—from the in-house taco joint.
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04.24.2024