UPDATE: President Trump Arrives In Southampton To Attend Private Fundraisers On East End Friday - 27 East

UPDATE: President Trump Arrives In Southampton To Attend Private Fundraisers On East End Friday

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Richard Darling at the Water Mill protest.

Richard Darling at the Water Mill protest.

Police blocked roads along County Road 39 in preparation for the presidential motorcade.

Police blocked roads along County Road 39 in preparation for the presidential motorcade.

Police blocked roads along County Road 39 in preparation for the presidential motorcade.

Police blocked roads along County Road 39 in preparation for the presidential motorcade.

Police blocked roads along County Road 39 in preparation for the presidential motorcade.

Police blocked roads along County Road 39 in preparation for the presidential motorcade.

President Donald Trump's motorcade was escorted by several police officers on motorcycles from the Suffolk County Police Department. GREG WEHNER

President Donald Trump's motorcade was escorted by several police officers on motorcycles from the Suffolk County Police Department. GREG WEHNER

President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives in Southampton. GREG WEHNER

President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives in Southampton. GREG WEHNER

President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives in Southampton. GREG WEHNER

President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives in Southampton. GREG WEHNER

Small groups of President Donald Trump's supporters lined County Road 39, awaiting his arrival to Southampton. GREG WEHNER

Small groups of President Donald Trump's supporters lined County Road 39, awaiting his arrival to Southampton. GREG WEHNER

Trump supporter Diana Hinojosa at the protest.

Trump supporter Diana Hinojosa at the protest.

Small groups of President Donald Trump's supporters lined County Road 39, awaiting his arrival to Southampton. GREG WEHNER

Small groups of President Donald Trump's supporters lined County Road 39, awaiting his arrival to Southampton. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Alex Gregor and Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro wait to meet President Donald Trump at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton on Friday morning.    DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Highway Superintendent Alex Gregor and Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro wait to meet President Donald Trump at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton on Friday morning. DANA SHAW

Security was tight at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning prior to President Donald Trump's arrival in the Hamptons. DANA SHAW

Security was tight at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning prior to President Donald Trump's arrival in the Hamptons. DANA SHAW

Security was tight at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning prior to President Donald Trump's arrival in the Hamptons. DANA SHAW

Security was tight at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning prior to President Donald Trump's arrival in the Hamptons. DANA SHAW

Security was tight at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning prior to President Donald Trump's arrival in the Hamptons. DANA SHAW

Security was tight at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning prior to President Donald Trump's arrival in the Hamptons. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump wait for Air Force One to arrive at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton on Friday.         DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump wait for Air Force One to arrive at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton on Friday. DANA SHAW

Young Trump supporters Cole Henke and Riley Spencer from Blue Point brave the heat on Friday to catch a glimpse of the President.  DANA SHAW

Young Trump supporters Cole Henke and Riley Spencer from Blue Point brave the heat on Friday to catch a glimpse of the President. DANA SHAW

Onlookers on County Road 31 wait for the motorcade to pass.  DANA SHAW

Onlookers on County Road 31 wait for the motorcade to pass. DANA SHAW

A White House representative instructs the crowd waiting to greet President Donald Trump after he lands at Gabreski Airport on Friday.   DANA SHAW

A White House representative instructs the crowd waiting to greet President Donald Trump after he lands at Gabreski Airport on Friday. DANA SHAW

A Trump helicopter lands at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning.         DANA SHAW

A Trump helicopter lands at Gabreski Airport on Friday morning. DANA SHAW

President Donald Trump's motorcade leaves Gabreski airport to head to fundraisers in Southampton and Bridgehampton on Friday. DANA SHAW

President Donald Trump's motorcade leaves Gabreski airport to head to fundraisers in Southampton and Bridgehampton on Friday. DANA SHAW

Woman at the protest holding a sign that reads

Woman at the protest holding a sign that reads "Wake Up!"

Supporters of the president also flocked to Pauls Lane to get a glimpse of him.

Supporters of the president also flocked to Pauls Lane to get a glimpse of him.

A sign reading

A sign reading "NO PARKING, Temporary Police Order" on Pauls Lane in Bridgehampton. The signs were posted throughout the region. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Police preparing for the president's motorcade on Pauls Lane in Bridgehampton. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Police preparing for the president's motorcade on Pauls Lane in Bridgehampton. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Police blocked off Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton since the morning. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Police blocked off Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton since the morning. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Protestors on Pauls Lane awaiting the president's motorcade. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Protestors on Pauls Lane awaiting the president's motorcade. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Preparing to capture the president's motorcade on camera. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Preparing to capture the president's motorcade on camera. ANISAH ABDULLAH

A protestor on his bike, riding down Pauls Lane. ANISAH ABDULLAH

A protestor on his bike, riding down Pauls Lane. ANISAH ABDULLAH

The limousine with President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham inside heading down Pauls Lane for the fundraiser at Joe Farrell's Bridgehampton residence. ANISAH ABDULLAH

The limousine with President Donald Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham inside heading down Pauls Lane for the fundraiser at Joe Farrell's Bridgehampton residence. ANISAH ABDULLAH

A group of protestors from left to right, Annabel Asker, Catharine Fleming, Laura Asker and Owen Asker. The Askers are from Bridgehampton and Ms. Fleming is from East Hampton Town. ANISAH ABDULLAH

A group of protestors from left to right, Annabel Asker, Catharine Fleming, Laura Asker and Owen Asker. The Askers are from Bridgehampton and Ms. Fleming is from East Hampton Town. ANISAH ABDULLAH

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons.  KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons. KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons.  KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons. KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons.  KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons. KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons.  KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons. KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons.  KIM COVELL

Protesters on the Water Mill Village Green on Friday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Hamptons. KIM COVELL

Kathryn Szoka of Progressive East End Reformers speaking to the protesters.

Kathryn Szoka of Progressive East End Reformers speaking to the protesters.

Protesters greet drivers on Montauk Highway in Water Mill.

Protesters greet drivers on Montauk Highway in Water Mill.

Protesters in Water Mill.

Protesters in Water Mill.

Protesters Sandy Mancini and 14-year-old Leo Yu.

Protesters Sandy Mancini and 14-year-old Leo Yu.

Protesters in Water Mill resisting the president's visit.

Protesters in Water Mill resisting the president's visit.

Protesters Lisa Votino and six-year-old Lily Tarrant.

Protesters Lisa Votino and six-year-old Lily Tarrant.

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by.  GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

President Trump protesters and supporters lined Montauk Highway in Water Mill on Friday, in anticipation that he would eventually drive by. GREG WEHNER

authorAnisah Abdullah on Aug 9, 2019
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. Curious residents and presidential supporters and protestors waited in the sun for hours at the intersection of Pauls Lane and Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton to see Mr.... more

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