The Latest: Trump, Pence get warm welcome from flood victims
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence (all times EDT):
12:00 p.m.
Donald Trump is receiving a warm reception as he tours a heavily-damaged portion of East Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana.
The GOP nominee and his running mate Mike Pence were greeted by a crowd of supporters after visiting a local Baptist church where volunteers have gathered.
"Thank you for coming, Mr. Trump," one woman screamed.
"We knew you would be here for us!" another shouted.
Trump greeted the crowd, shaking hands and signing hats.
But he turned down a plate of the south Louisiana specialty, jambalaya, offered to him.
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11:35 a.m.
Donald Trump and Mike Pence have stopped at a Baptist church in a heavily damaged portion of East Baton Rouge Parish.
The Republican candidates met a group of volunteers who have been cooking meals for flood victims and helping the elderly gut their homes.
Trump asked questions about the extent of the damage and thanked volunteers for their efforts.
The candidate also met with Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. Perkins own home was flooded.
The prominent Christian conservative says he wants Trump to "let the country know" about the extent of the damage.
Many Louisianans feel the flooding has been ignored by the national news.
10:30 a.m.
Donald Trump is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to tour flood-damaged neighborhoods.
Trump landed Friday morning at the Baton Rouge airport and was met on the tarmac by Republicans Rep. Steve Scalise, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Attorney General Jeff Landry.
The Republican candidate - wearing his signature "Make America Great Again" hat - shook hands briefly with the officials before heading to the motorcade.
His running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, also met Trump at the airport and planned to join on the tour.
Trump's visit comes as his campaign continued to shake up its top ranks.
The campaign released a statement Friday morning saying chairman Paul Manafort has resigned.
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9:40 a.m.
Donald Trump is due to arrive Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a hastily planned tour of the flood-damaged city.
The Republican presidential candidate's plane was set to land Friday morning at a private facility at the Baron Rouge airport. His running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, has already arrive and was seen chatting on the tarmac with Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Attorney General Jeff Landry.
The officials are the highest-ranking Republicans in the state. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, says he won't be involved in Trump's visit.
The governor spokesman says Trump was welcome but not for a "photo-op."
Trump is expected to get a look at some of the neighborhoods devastated by flooding.
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11 p.m. Thursday
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has filed a personal financial disclosure form that shows his salary as Indiana governor is his main source of income.
Donald Trump's running mate filed the form required under federal law Thursday. It lists $173,860 in salary for Pence and says Karen Pence's earnings from a towel charm business and her work as a self-employed artist each bring in less than $1,001.
Listed as Pence's other assets and income are a bank account worth no more than $15,000 and two education savings plans each worth no more than $15,000.
The document also lists seven student loans totaling at least $95,000. The Pences have three children.
A statement announcing the filing says Pence will release his tax returns "in the near future."