President Donald Trump Thunders Into Southampton For Four-Hour Fundraising Jaunt - 27 East

President Donald Trump Thunders Into Southampton For Four-Hour Fundraising Jaunt

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President Donald Trump waves as he walks toward his limousine after arriving via Marine helicopter at the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during his visit to the Hamptons on Saturday.   MICHAEL HELLER

President Donald Trump waves as he walks toward his limousine after arriving via Marine helicopter at the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during his visit to the Hamptons on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

President Donald Trump gives the thumbs up on his way to a fundraising event on First Neck Lane in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon.     DANA SHAW

President Donald Trump gives the thumbs up on his way to a fundraising event on First Neck Lane in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event.   DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event.   DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event.   DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event.   DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

A protest was held in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon during President Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

The flotilla anchored up in Fort Pond Bay.

The flotilla anchored up in Fort Pond Bay.

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening.

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening. Michael Wright

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening.

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening. Michael Wright

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening.

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening. Michael Wright

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening.

Small groups of protestors and supporters gathered along the preident's motorcade route through Southampton Village on Saturday evening. Michael Wright

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village.

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village. Michael Wright

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village.

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village. Michael Wright

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village.

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village. Michael Wright

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village.

The president's motorcade and police escorts roll down Wickapogue Road in Southampton Village. Michael Wright

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security.

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security. Michael Heller

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security.

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security. Michael Heller

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security.

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security. Michael Heller

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security.

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security. Michael Heller

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security.

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security. Michael Heller

The presidential motorcade awaits as helicopters approach for a landing. Members of the Southampton Fire Department went on standby to provide fire protection as President Donald Trump arrived at the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during his visit to the Hamptons on Saturday.    MICHAEL HELLER

The presidential motorcade awaits as helicopters approach for a landing. Members of the Southampton Fire Department went on standby to provide fire protection as President Donald Trump arrived at the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during his visit to the Hamptons on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

A plainclothes Marine guides one of the presidential Blackhawk helicopters as it lands. Members of the Southampton Fire Department went on standby to provide fire protection as President Donald Trump arrived and departed from the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during his visit to the Hamptons on Saturday.         MICHAEL HELLER

A plainclothes Marine guides one of the presidential Blackhawk helicopters as it lands. Members of the Southampton Fire Department went on standby to provide fire protection as President Donald Trump arrived and departed from the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during his visit to the Hamptons on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security.

The president's helicopter, Marine One, and its escorts landed at Southampton High School on Saturday afternoon under heavy security. Michael Heller

The V-22 Osprey aircraft were the first to arrive at Southampton High School on Saturday.

The V-22 Osprey aircraft were the first to arrive at Southampton High School on Saturday. Michael Heller

The V-22 Osprey aircraft were the first to arrive at Southampton High School on Saturday.

The V-22 Osprey aircraft were the first to arrive at Southampton High School on Saturday. Michael Heller

President Donald Trump's motorcade on the way to a fundraising event in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

President Donald Trump's motorcade on the way to a fundraising event in Southampton Village on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Police on Lake Agawam on Saturday afternoon in advance of Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event.  DANA SHAW

Police on Lake Agawam on Saturday afternoon in advance of Donald Trump's visit for a fundraising event. DANA SHAW

Members of the Southampton Fire Department look on as Marine Osprey aircraft carrying presidential staff come in for a landing at the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during President Trump's visit to the Hamptons on Saturday.    MICHAEL HELLER

Members of the Southampton Fire Department look on as Marine Osprey aircraft carrying presidential staff come in for a landing at the athletic fields behind Southampton High School during President Trump's visit to the Hamptons on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

Protester Tony Villar of Flanders in Southampton Village on Saturday.  DANA SHAW

Protester Tony Villar of Flanders in Southampton Village on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Kayaker Thomas Byrne shows his support for presidential candidate Joe Biden at

Kayaker Thomas Byrne shows his support for presidential candidate Joe Biden at "Trumpstock" in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Supporters of President Donald Trump ather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump ather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Chuck Morici, a Montauk commercial fisherman, won and invite to meet the president during the Pro-Trump boat parade on Friday.

Chuck Morici, a Montauk commercial fisherman, won and invite to meet the president during the Pro-Trump boat parade on Friday. Megan Morici

Chuck Morici readying his boat, Act 1, for the pro-Trump boat parade on Friday.

Chuck Morici readying his boat, Act 1, for the pro-Trump boat parade on Friday. Megan Morici

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon.

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. "Trumpstock," a flotilla of boats travelled from Orient Point to Montauk. The event was held in conjunction with the President's visit to the East End on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Kayaker Thomas Byrne shows his support for presidential candidate Joe Biden at

Kayaker Thomas Byrne shows his support for presidential candidate Joe Biden at "Trumpstock" in Fort Pond Bay on Friday afternoon. DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Aug 7, 2020
President Donald Trump made a brief fundraising swing through the Hamptons on Saturday, making appearances at two parties that campaign officials have said would generate $15 million in donations to... more

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