Trump Wants A Packed House In Charlotte!

Trump angry the state of North Carolina is blocking large gatherings due to COVID-19. The RNC Convention is being held in Charlotte and he wants the event to be packed.

With over 115,000 dead from the coronavirus, 45 million unemployed, 2.5 million new cases, companies going bankrupt, global uncertainty and political distractions, Donald J. Trump wants to celebrate his accomplishments.

He wants to celebrate the accomplishments at the Republican National Convention at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Just one problem, the pandemic has affected large gatherings and the state's governor is concerned that people traveling to the city could cause a spread of COVID-19.

Trump is upset that Gov. Roy Cooper is not easing up on the large gatherings order. So now he's threatening to pull the RNC from Charlotte.

Roy Cooper stated that large crowds are not going to happen.

The Politico reports that in a series of tweets, Trump complained that the convention will have a huge financial impact on the city. He said that August 24-27 convention will be one of the largest in history.

I love the Great State of North Carolina, so much so that I insisted on having the Republican National Convention in Charlotte at the end of August. Unfortunately, Democrat Governor, @RoyCooperNC is still in Shutdown mood & unable to guarantee that by August we will be allowed...

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020

...full attendance in the Arena. In other words, we would be spending millions of dollars building the Arena to a very high standard without even knowing if the Democrat Governor would allow the Republican Party to fully occupy the space. Plans are being....

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020

...made by many thousands of enthusiastic Republicans, and others, to head to beautiful North Carolina in August. They must be immediately given an answer by the Governor as to whether or not the space will be allowed to be fully occupied. If not, we will be reluctantly forced...

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020

...to find, with all of the jobs and economic development it brings, another Republican National Convention site. This is not something I want to do. Thank you, and I LOVE the people of North Carolina!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2020

Cooper fired back.

Statement from Gov. Cooper’s spokesperson on today’s comments about the Republican National Convention: pic.twitter.com/xDuNWstqjQ

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) May 25, 2020

"As governor of North Carolina, we are cooperating with the health officials and the Republican National Committee. State health officials are working with the RNC and will review its plans as they make decisions about how to hold the convention in Charlotte. North Carolina is relying on data and science to protect our state's public health and safety."

If he would have taken on the coronavirus problem earlier, we wouldn't be in this mess.

The convention will pull at least $50 million in revenue for the North Carolina economy. The coronavirus has put a major dent on local communities and is hoping that trends decline.

Cooper allowed the state to enter a second phase of gradual reopening Friday with some further loosening of restrictions on hair salons, barbers and restaurants. But he said the state must continue to closely watch virus trends and has ordered entertainment venues, gyms and bars to remain closed.

At noon, Mecklenburg County and the city of Charlotte released a joint statement, saying, "We are in constant communication with our local and federal counterparts to plan and prepare for a safe Republican National Convention (RNC). The City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and other local stakeholders will continue to plan for the RNC while respecting national and state guidance regarding the pandemic. We are working with stakeholders to develop guidelines for several large events planned for Charlotte in the coming months including the RNC and anticipate providing that guidance in June."

Mayor Vi Lyles said that the community's health and safety are important and the city of Charlotte is going with the governor on how to conduct venues.

While I've remained consistent in my statements regarding the RNC being held in Charlotte, the science and data will ultimately determine what we will collectively do for our city.

— Mayor Vi Lyles (@CLTMayor) May 25, 2020

Cooper who is up for reelection this year is focusing his agenda on how he's governed throughout the pandemic.

Trump's attacks on Cooper are in regards to Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Cooper's opponent Dan Forrest, the Lt. Governor who is a Republican.

Charlotte's mayor Vi Lyles is standing with Cooper on how to handle large venues during COVID-19.

If the convention is moved, many states have to prepare for the major expenses. When Trump comes to town, expect roads to be closed. The U.S. Secret Service will be in full force protecting the president, vice president and their families. The U.S. Capitol Police will protect Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the 51 members of the senate. Trump had banned Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) from attending. The airspace will be cut off for 30 miles. Waterways and sewers are monitored. The disruption of people working, commuting and going to school is greatly affected. Expect protesters to attend and possibly create unrest and destruction to property. Expect sex workers to make an effort to make money at the venue. If bars and restaurants are open, expect Republicans to eat and drink. Expect large groups to possibly catch COVID-19. Fox News, OANN, Newsmax and Breitbart News will have a major place at the venue. CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and other outlets could be barred from the event.

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina. The population of the city is 896,000 residents. It sits in Mecklenburg County. Interstate 77 and Interstate 85 are the main freeways that cover the city. Interstate 277 is a downtown connector loop and Interstate 485 is the beltway. The Charlotte metropolitan area covers 10 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina. It's provides access to Atlanta, Cleveland, Ohio, Greensboro, Charleston, West Virginia and Columbia, South Carolina.