LAPD issues street closures ahead of President Trump's visit

LOS ANGELES - President Donald Trump's visit to Los Angeles Tuesday will prompt the closure of several streets in downtown beginning this morning and lasting until midday Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Police Department warned drivers of the following street closures beginning at 4 a.m. Tuesday:

   -- Figueroa Street from Sixth Street to Eighth Street;
   -- Wilshire Boulevard from Flower Street to Beaudry Avenue;
   -- Seventh Street from Flower Street to Bixel Street.

These streets will remain closed until midday Wednesday, police said.

President Trump has a campaign fundraising event scheduled for Tuesday in Beverly Hills and will be spending the night in downtown Los Angeles.

He will also reportedly hold a fundraising breakfast in Los Angeles Wednesday.

In addition, Tuesday's fundraiser will be at the home of real estate developer Geoffrey Palmer, a major Trump and Republican Party donor, a source reported.