VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-25
“I told the President we need help now,”
Eddie Melton · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-25
Mayor Melton told the congregation he had spoken with President Donald Trump earlier that Monday about the city's needs.
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