LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– Vice President Mike Pence landed in Lexington Friday afternoon and then he and Governor Bevin visited a local business.
Among those waiting to meet the Vice President was Jaime Morales, the Scott County Deputy paralyzed in the line of duty.
Scott Co Deputy Jaime Morales is waiting for Vice President Pence's arrival. He has never met him and is excited to see him. With Morales is his fiance. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/klYgN7rzti
— Leigh Searcy (@LSearcLex) May 3, 2019
Pence made a stop at Hallway Feeds on Loudon Avenue. At the podium, the Vice President said he brought greetings from President Donald Trump and touted the fair trade deals that he and the president have rolled out in their effort to support businesses across the United States.
“The American economy is roaring,” said the vice president.
Pence spoke of the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal as a promise kept by President Donald Trump and implored Congress to pass the deal this summer.
He also joked about sampling the horse feed.
“The Kentucky Derby winner and I had the same dinner the night before!” joked Pence.
In a little over an hour Vice President Mike Pence will be arriving to Lexington’s Hallway Feeds. Once here he will tour the facilities and discuss the U.S-Mexico-Canada trade deal. @LEX18News will be here throughout the tour and for his closing remarks. pic.twitter.com/oNLVLbjSal
— Eleanor Buckley (@elbuckleyTV) May 3, 2019
Lots of security at Blue Grass Airport as Vice President Pence is due to arrive after 5pm. It's a private arrival. Pence visiting local company and attending derby eve gala. FYI…Traffic will be stopped along motorcade route. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/NHtVOCJoQS
— Leigh Searcy (@LSearcLex) May 3, 2019
This is his fourth visit to Kentucky since taking office. He was here in March to support Governor Matt Bevin’s reelection campaign.
You can watch Vice President Pence’s speech below.
Pence will also attend the Derby Eve Gala on Friday night in Frankfort.
