Cubans Sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ Pray with Donald Trump During Unannounced Post-Court Stop at Iconic Café Versailles
by Nick Gilbertson
Former President Donald Trump stopped at the famous Café Versailles in Miami, where Cuban American supporters sang “Happy Birthday” to him following his arraignment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Tuesday.
Trump headed to the storied café, a traditional gathering place for events of political significance in the Cuban exile community, right after leaving his arraignment on a 37-count indictment in connection to the classified documents case.
President Trump thanks supporters as he leaves Versailles Restaurant on Calle Ocho in Miami. pic.twitter.com/EZ9WNRqM11
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Café Versailles serves as a local hub for major protests and spirited debates among locals. It is a staple stop for any presidential candidate who passes through Miami.
Scenes broadcast by WFLA from inside the restaurant show Trump saying “Hello everybody” to a thunderous response from several women: “I love you.”
At one point, what looked to be several spiritual leaders gathered around the 45th president and began praying over him.
President Trump visits Cafe Versailles and is greeted by supporters and the Hispanic community as they prayed with him.
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