The owner of a Bronx barbershop where President Donald Trump visited last week has faced both support and backlash following the appearance — but remains committed to welcoming people of all political stripes.
Javiel Rodriguez Jr. owns Knockout Barbershop in Castle Hill, where Trump made his second visit to the borough since his Crotona Park rally in May. The visit was confirmed just a day ahead of time, said Rodriguez Jr., who credited former City Council Member and State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., a prominent Trump supporter, for connecting the campaign to the shop.
