Virginia lawmakers spar on reported Trump visit to Jamestown
July 21, 2019
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are sparring after a report that President Donald Trump will attend the 400th anniversary celebration of the first meeting of the state's legislative body in Jamestown.
Democrats have threatened to boycott the event because they say Trump doesn't represent their values - a reaction the Republican Senate majority leader calls disappointing and embarrassing.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Friday that Trump will attend the July 30 event, but the White House hasn't confirmed it to The Associated Press.
The event is commemorating the 400th annivers...
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