Trump Visits Bronx Barbershop Amid Tight Security

Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, made a visit to a barbershop in the Bronx on Thursday, marking a notable stop on his campaign trail as he vies for the presidency once more. The visit, however, did not include his signature hairstyle being trimmed, according to the business owner.

As Trump’s motorcade arrived at the Knockout Barber located at 1189 Castle Hill Avenue, a tent had been set up to shield the event from public view, preventing onlookers and media from capturing moments of the visit. The heightened security measures were reported to be a response to previous assassination attempts on Trump, with secret service agents and local law enforcement providing a heavy presence, including snipers stationed on nearby rooftops.

Javier Rodriguez, the owner of the barbershop, revealed to reporters that he had been informed of the visit two days in advance. “It’s not every day that a president walks into your establishment,” Rodriguez stated, adding that the visit primarily involved casual conversation rather than any grooming services. Despite the significant visit, Rodriguez, wearing a “Make barbers great again” T-shirt, remained noncommittal on his electoral support for Trump, remarking simply, “We’ll see.”

Following the barbershop meeting, Trump continued his campaign efforts with a rally held in Crotona Park, attended by several thousand supporters. Despite its tendency to lean Democratic, the Bronx does contain some conservative areas, which Trump is hoping to capitalize on. However, securing New York on the electoral map remains a challenging endeavor for Republicans, as the state has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984.