Trump supporters spent Monday cleaning up West Baltimore and now the Baltimore Sun’s editorial board is getting snarky.
Conservative activist Scott Presler sent out a call to action, tweeting: “Next week, I’m coming to Baltimore. I’m organizing a trash clean up in the city.
170+ volunteers heeded his call and helped pick up trash in Baltimore today. They were out from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and picked up over 12 tons of trash.
Scott Presler: “This is not political. We saw a need in the city, and we wanted to come together. Some were wary of Presler’s motivations after tense, public feuding over Trump’s tweets about Baltimore dominated national headlines.
Thank you to the over 170+ volunteers who helped pick up trash in Baltimore.
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We were out from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. & picked up over 12 tons of trash. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/t0JqOouKxF
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This is one of the proudest moments of my life. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/TxLY2Ippra
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Imagine if we picked up trash in every city across America. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/9Ucyvgew6Y
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 6, 2019
West Baltimore local says, “I’m really happy. I want to cry.
I truly appreciate it.” #AmericansHelpingAmericans #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/KCXZUXH36x
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
We found this newspaper while cleaning up trash in West Baltimore.
It’s been 11 years. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/rK9fUif0Z2
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Before & After:
West Baltimore. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/0AAYEupvPy
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Before & After: #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/EcOvNC5fDa
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Before & After:
Baltimore cleanup 2019. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/6wt8twRguJ
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Everyone is coming together to help Baltimore.
This is what makes America great. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/LFEkRw8JW8
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Thank you to @SamsClub for donating 1,000 water bottles to our Baltimore cleanup. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/ySNUPwUiOK
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
Baltimore locals from Representative Cummings’ District 7 thank President @realDonaldTrump for bringing attention to Baltimore. #AmericansHelpingAmericans pic.twitter.com/RxQtliHPc2
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
What an outpouring of love in West Baltimore! #AmericansHelpingAmericans #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/klC0RQpqFb
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
We’re here in West Baltimore to pick up trash.
This isn’t a Trump rally, nor an anti-Representative Cummings event.
This is simply #AmericansHelpingAmericans. pic.twitter.com/Kxl6nVClxy
— #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) August 5, 2019
A noble effort, and a predictable response: “We assume it was pure motives that led a Trump supporter to launch a cleanup in Cummings’ district, right?,” a headline from The Baltimore Sun’s editorial board snarked.
“It made for good photos, compelling videos and catchy Twitter hashtags,” the editorial opened. “A group of conservatives rolled their pickup trucks into one of West Baltimore’s most impoverished neighborhoods Monday for a cleanup day. Loaded down with trash bags and shovels, they cleared alleyways of old tires, food containers, paper and other debris. They pulled up weeds and cut away overgrown grass. The group posted before and after pictures on social media showing their progress.”
Presler said the “visit wasn’t about showing support or animosity for either man,” the paper continued. “Call us skeptical.”
“Whatever he says his motives were, Scott Presler’s presence in Baltimore reinforces the tired image that the poor people in this city can’t take care of their own neighborhoods,” the Sun complained.
Don't forget to Like Freedom Outpost on Facebook and Twitter, and follow our friends at RepublicanLegion.com..@baltsunopinion: Whatever he says his motives were, Scott Presler’s presence in Baltimore reinforces the tired image that the poor people in this city can’t take care of their own neighborhoods. https://t.co/EleeVh4ZPm
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) August 6, 2019
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