Critics who claim President Donald Trump lacks compassion must not have been paying attention on countless occasions, most recently backstage at his Wednesday night rally on Long Island in New York.
Even though he was due on stage, Trump took the time to meet with soon-to-be 8-year-old Liam, who is living with a rare brain disorder.
According to Fox News:
“My buddy here plays ice hockey, he does roller hockey, he does very good in school, plays sports…we’re so proud of him,” she told Fox News Digital in an interview moments before Trump’s rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale near the family’s Long Island home.
Liam’s mom said he has been a Trump supporter since he was 18 months old.
Less than a week after receiving the letter, Liam’s family was invited to Trump’s Unidondale rally as VIP guests, where Liam received an even bigger birthday gift by meeting the Republican presidential nominee.
“I’m supposed to be on that stage, but that doesn’t matter because I got you the best present. This is the best present you’ll ever have,” Trump said while greeting Liam backstage.
The touching moment sparked extensive social media discussion:
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