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asked again for Doral to sever any ties to Trump and take
back his key. Pereira knows it doesn’t actually open anything and doesn’t expect Trump to just hand it over. “It’s a symbolic gesture that we don’t tolerate that kind of hatred.”
He plans to be at the Aug. 5 meeting next week to ask them in person when they consider the resolution brought forward by Ruiz, who is Mexican-American, condeming Trump’s statements as “racist, derogatory, inflammatory, and having no place in the greater American political discussion.”
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Said Pereira: “And Mr. Trump still holds the key to the city and is held in high esteem while he continues to stand by his original words.”
Those words, in case we need reminding:
“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best. They’re not sending you, they’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime. They’re rapists and some, I assume, are good people, but I speak to border guards and they’re telling us what we’re getting.”
That was in June.
Three months earlier, Trump got the key to the city of Doral at the unveiling of his Arnold Palmer Villa on the opening day of the WGC Cadillac Championship. He almost didn’t. Boria — who is known for giving keys to the city left and right (maybe that’s why he wanted to be mayor) — withdrew the request to the council hours after suggesting it in January and said that the Miss Universe pageant deserved the key, 
not Trump. It may have had something to do with the immediate backlash from residents, many of whom complained that Trump intentionally planted a row of palm trees surrounding the property to effectively block their greenway views.
Boria then flip-flopped again to a full 360, saying that Trump did, indeed, deserve the honor for all the jobs he’s brought to the city through the improvements made to the old Doral Golf Resort and Spa, which the billionaire bought for $150 million in 2012 after they filed for bankruptcy and where he has since reportedly invested more than $250 million.
Back then, the mayor called the resort an “economic engine” for the city, which pumped $2.5 million into its events. “Mr. Donald Trump’s investments have been extraordinary, creating jobs and moving our economy forward. He deserves not one but many keys to the City,” he said then. the city council voted 4-1 to award the key (the dissenting vote was from Councilwoman Cristy Fraga).
Boria did not return calls to his office and both his cellphones. Neither Fraga nor Ruiz returned calls. Councilman Pete Cabrera will vote for anything Ruiz puts before the dais so they may have the three votes needed for the resolution.
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But stripping the key might be another matter.
Councilwoman Ana Maria Rodriguez said she would not be in favor of taking Trump’s key away from him.
“I may not agree with his sentiment about immigrants or veterans or about a number of issues, but at the end of the day he is still entitled to the same freedom of speech as we all are,” Rodriguez said. “This is not Cuba or Venezuela. This is the U.S. A. and he’s allowed to say anything he wants.”
She said that the key was given to him for the impact he’s had on the city, not his opinions — 
as warped as they may be (my words, not hers). “That doesn’t take away the investment he’s made in the hotel. We still have this beautiful landmark hotel in our city.”
But there’s always the very real possibility that The Donald will kick the drama up a notch.
Trump sued Univision after it bailed on the Miss Universe and Miss America agreements in response to the ugly, racist sentences. A litigious kind of guy, he had also previously sued the city in February to fight the “unconstitutional” noise ordinance after his resort got more than 100 complaints on noise, mostly about lawn care. He dropped the suit days later and said he would work with the city on the issue.
But Ladra suspects he’ll go back to court in a heartbeat.
Because guys like Trump never get tired of hearing themselves speak.
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Finally, Sandra Ruiz and the circus called Doral Council formally asked Trump for the key back for his comment regarding “Mexican illegal aliens” which was taken out of context. Just like they did with J.C. Bermudez’ park removing its name (Our first Mayor)it shows an unstable situation in this City, and it’s Council mentality. Note: Sandra Ruiz was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico.
To begin with Ladra you should know better, but I know you do know better. Trump was referring to “illegals” not immigrants. Unlike your darling Rubio that said Trump was “inaccurate” in what he said, there’s plenty proof including the FBI report that proves Trump was correct in what he said. These others that want to strip Trump from the city key, by reading your article they have alternative reasons. They don’t give a heck about the Mexicans they are just using them to get back at Trump. I am a Cuban American and I, as well as most of my friends support what Trump said and what he is doing, although we are supporting other candidates for President. By the way there are plenty of Mexicans that support Trump. You are a good reported (although very biased), so do your job and try to be honest.
Mr. Pereira’s letter to Mayor Boria is quite interesting… I too believe that the immigrant community has enriched our nation; our country is stronger and better as a result of it. However, I believe Mr. Pereira’s communication to the mayor is somewhat disingenuous, as I find myself questioning if his motivation is to stir fervor within the community for his own motivations and benefit. Mr. Trump’s poorly phrased comments were clearly targeted towards the government of Mexico; not their general citizenry or the overall Hispanic culture. I have to believe Mr. Pereira knows this at some level, but finds some convenience and benefit in not acknowledging that.
I took notice that Mr. Pereira shared he is “obliged” to represent himself, and others… As a representative, I hope that he is refocusing his communications away from the emotionally divisive perceived affront, towards the American issue impacting us all; immigration reform. Our country desperately needs to address this issue to ensure we have a fair, equitable, and ‘secure’ immigration and border policy. Americans of immigrant and non-immigrant backgrounds will either rise or fall as one, dependent on how we address this issue.
Lastly, Mr. Trump may or may not be an ideal candidate for the presidency, or a business partner for Doral. However, freedom of thought and speech is truly an American ideal and benefit. Before we take actions, such as suggesting a person be “persona non grata” for having differing thoughts or stated opinions, we should ensure our actions are not recreating significant problems many immigrants found themselves willing to risk their life to avoid – tyranny. Being that you live in a community described as being 80 percent Hispanic, are you sure you are in fact not the xenophobe?
Kathy, if you want to engage in the discourse with an intelligent comment, at least phrase it correctly, buffoon.
Dear too much of a coward to use your name, while you sling insults at woman and exhibit your true, weak character: Kathy’s comments were much more intelligent than what you have presented, with forgiveness for a couple minor typographical errors, in all fairness she may have been typing on her smartphone. Regardless, we know what she meant to say in her comment was: “he was right about most Mexican ILLEGAL immigrants”. If all you can do to contend with this very reasonable reality, then keep your negativity and self-hatred to yourself, grow up or get therapy. This is exactly how unreasonable, unjustifiable liberals contend with truth, through spewing hatred and insult, not a cogent argument. Can you truly defend the idea that the only reason that a Mexican will go through the extremely difficult process of crossing the border ILLEGALLY, is other than because they have criminal or other societal problems on record, hence they cannot take the legitimate and relatively easy route of IMMIGRATING legally? Help me understand if i am wrong, preferably without simple and childish insults. Thanks, Mike.
Correction Christi Fraga is not on this photo
You’re right. My bad. I don’t know how that happened but it’s fixed.
And it’s de Valle, not del. But that’s okay.
Love, Ladra
AMEN !! LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT
I agree with you 100% Sergio, this is all a political circus some have armed, to gain attention, like this guy Carlos Pereira. Trump mention illegal immigrants, not all the immigrants, and he was right about must Mexican.
Unas pocas flacas is degrading to women who compete. What Trump said was true and he spoke about illegal immigrants not immigrants in general. We need to stop taking things personally. Being a son of Cuban immigrants, I do not take it personal when someone says something about Cubans.