RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – As President Donald Trump celebrated the border wall construction, residents from across the Rio Grande Valley came out to voice their opinion.
“I support him and I think he’s a really good president,” said Raul Garcia, a President Donald Trump supporter.
President Trump supporters gathered Tuesday morning in McAllen, Texas.
Among the crowd was Rio Grande Valley resident Elisa Rivera, who brought her daughters to witness President Trump’s arrival.
“He is really standing for what the United States stands for, and I think people don’t realize and I hope that they can really see the truth,” Rivera said.
The nonprofit organization “La Union Del Pueblo Entero” or LUPE held a counter rally in the neighboring city of San Juan.
“Theres so many other issues that we are fighting for like education, like healthcare,” said Daniel Diaz, Organizing Director for LUPE.
Former San Antonio Mayor And HUD Secretary Julian Castro was also in attendance, and said the state needs to invest more in the Rio Grande Valley.
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President Donald Trump greets supporters as he arrives on Air Force One at Valley International Airport, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer the arrival of Air Force One at the Valley International Airport, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Supporters of President Donald Trump pray as they wait in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Valley International Airport, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Supporters of President Donald Trump pray as they wait in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Henry Anderson, 12, wraps himself with a flag as he wait with other supporters for the arrival of President Donald Trump, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Supporters of President Donald Trump pray as they wait in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tina Puente wears a portrait of President Donald Trump as she gathers with other supporters in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A supporter of President Donald Trump attaches flags to his truck in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Nydia Canas attaches a flag to her vehicle in supporter of President Donald Trump in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
James Lambert, right, attaches flags to his truck as he gathers with other supporters of President Donald Trump in anticipation of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
President Donald Trump tours a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall under construction Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Alamo, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump tours a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall under construction Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Alamo, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather at the Valley International Airport to watch the arrival of Air Force One, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Police watch as President Donald Trump arrives on Marine One Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump greets supporters as he arrives on Air Force One at Valley International Airport, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Sal Salazar is a photojournalist at KSAT 12. Before coming to KSAT in 1998, he worked at the Fox affiliate in San Antonio. Sal started off his career back in 1995 for the ABC Affiliate in Lubbock and has covered many high-profile news events since.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time at home, gaming and loves traveling with his wife.
