A small group of demonstrators gathered in Fayetteville alongside the NC Democratic Party to protest President Donald Trump’s visit to Fort Bragg.

An internal memo suggested the seating behind President Donald Trump during his visit to Fort Bragg this week wasn't based on military rank or position. Instead, the service members selected to appear behind him were reportedly chosen for their physical appearance and political alignment as he marked the Army's 250th birthday on Tuesday.

The Trump Administration handpicked soldiers based on appearance and political leaning for Trump's visit to Fort Bragg on Tuesday, according to a shocking new report. The post ‘No Fat Soldiers’: Military Pre-Screened Troops at Trump’s Fort Bragg Rally For Looks and Loyalty,

Internal communications from Fort Bragg reveal an orchestrated effort to select soldiers for President Donald Trump's Tuesday visit based on political affiliation and physical appearance. It has sparked concerns about the Army's historically apolitical image.

This marks Trump’s second trip to the state during his second term, following an appearance in western North Carolina back in January.

An escalating clash pits a Republican president looking to fulfill his mass deportation goals against a Democratic governor with White House aspirations hoping to mobilize opposition