Beto O'Rourke pays bill for El Paso rally, Donald Trump still owes $470,000

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Aaron Montes, El Paso Times Published 6:43 a.m. ET June 4, 2019 | Updated 6:48 a.m. ET June 4, 2019

EL PASO, Texas — Sales tax revenues and $400,000 in back taxes claimed from a high-profile El Paso businessman's bankruptcy are a few ways El Paso is absorbing a hit spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump's reelection campaign's delay in paying over $470,000 for a February rally.

Dueling rallies held by U.S. President Donald Trump and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke came with their share of costs for the city. While O'Rourke, who has since launched a presidential run, has covered costs from his counter-rally, the city is still waiting for the White House to pay up.

The two rallies in February received accommodations from the city of El Paso for security and transportation as thousands flocked to the two events. Police patrolled streets and kept order near the El Paso County Coliseum, where Trump supporters wore red "Make America Great Again," hats in anticipation of the president's visit.

Sun Metro buses provided transportation for those attending the rally as they left their vehicles in distant parking lots.

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