To: President Donald Trump
Discrimination
I was refused a tour of the White House based on my social media posts and protests regarding my utter disdain and contempt for Donald J. Trump.
Why is this important?
One of my granddaughters lives in Louisiana and will be visiting me for the 4th of July. For those who are interested, I live in Virginia. Landry (granddaughter) loves Washington, DC, so we always go there for a day or two. I contacted Senator Mark Warner’s office to arrange a private tour for us of the Capitol and the White House. I followed proper protocol and made these requests this past MARCH, as instructed. The Capitol responded immediately, and we eagerly awaited approval of the White House tour.
However, it wasn't until last week that I received a response from the White House, three months after making a formal, proper request. My request was DENIED!
Subsequent to conversations with friends, I am convinced I was vetted and found to be vehemently anti-Trump, which I firmly believe is the reason for the denial. My granddaughter is heartbroken. She is 11 years old and was looking forward to visiting the White House.
I have toured the White House before; once under Bill Clinton, then under George W. Bush. Different political parties. My denial is not partisanship; this is Trumpism, which equates to blatant discrimination. The White House does not belong to Trump, it belongs to the American taxpayer i.e., us.
This is the tipping point for me. I will continue to voice my disapproval and condemnation for a person who I believe is mentally and morally unfit to be President. And, I cannot and will no longer be tolerant of my many relatives and friends who support him. I'm done. Now, it's personal.
I want to go on record that Trump and his administration have victimized my granddaughter simply because her grandmother freely protests and admonishes the worst president this country has ever known. My freedom of speech is no longer free. It comes at an egregious cost that I do not accept. Let freedom ring!
Thank you for signing my petition.
However, it wasn't until last week that I received a response from the White House, three months after making a formal, proper request. My request was DENIED!
Subsequent to conversations with friends, I am convinced I was vetted and found to be vehemently anti-Trump, which I firmly believe is the reason for the denial. My granddaughter is heartbroken. She is 11 years old and was looking forward to visiting the White House.
I have toured the White House before; once under Bill Clinton, then under George W. Bush. Different political parties. My denial is not partisanship; this is Trumpism, which equates to blatant discrimination. The White House does not belong to Trump, it belongs to the American taxpayer i.e., us.
This is the tipping point for me. I will continue to voice my disapproval and condemnation for a person who I believe is mentally and morally unfit to be President. And, I cannot and will no longer be tolerant of my many relatives and friends who support him. I'm done. Now, it's personal.
I want to go on record that Trump and his administration have victimized my granddaughter simply because her grandmother freely protests and admonishes the worst president this country has ever known. My freedom of speech is no longer free. It comes at an egregious cost that I do not accept. Let freedom ring!
Thank you for signing my petition.