DORAL, Fla. – Univision says a crew from its network and a crew from its local affiliate were asked to leave the Trump National Doral Friday while attempting to cover Donald Trump's campaign event.
The station said both crews were told that they were cleared to cover the event, but when they showed up, they were told that they were not allowed on the property by what appeared to be an off-duty Doral police officer.
The incident comes as pro-immigration organizations and members of the South Florida Hispanic community came out hours ahead of the event to protest Trump's visit to Doral.
"He's not going to come to our town, our community that's mostly immigrants, and come and spread his word of hate," Paula Munoz said.
Friday marked Trump's first Florida appearance as a Republican presidential candidate, and he tweeted earlier in the day that he expected a big crowd to come out in support of him.
Indeed, many did come out to show their support. Many told Local 10 News reporter Amy Viteri that they're sick of politicians and appreciate Trump's bluntness.
"I am Hispanic. I was born in Cuba. I don't think he has said anything that has actually offended me," Hope Reynolds said. "What he has done is actually be honest."
To critics who find him offensive, they say he is simply speaking the truth.
Trump was expected to take the stage at the Trump National Doral at 7 p.m.