Sep 23, 2009 6:18 am US/Eastern
Outrage: Qaddafi Pitching A Tent On Trump Property
Libyan Dictator May Be Entertaining In Bedford, N.Y., While He Visits The United Nations; Residents Furious
BEDFORD, N.Y. (CBS) ―
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Chopper 2 HD was over the scene in Bedford, N.Y., on Sept. 22, 2009, as a mysterious tent popped up on a property owned by Donald Trump. Sources told CBS 2 HD Libyan dictator Moammar Qaddafi may be using it while he attends the U.N. General Assembly.
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Moammar Qaddafi arrival in our area for the U.N. General Assembly is causing much controversy.
After being barred from Englewood, N.J., it looks like the Libyan dictator is putting down stakes in Westchester County -- on property owned by none other than Donald Trump.
The State Department said Tuesday a tent has been built on a Bedford estate -- that Qaddafi may use for entertaining. Chopper 2 HD was over the tent on Tuesday afternoon and at night many residents were outraged.
The massive tent is equipped with four satellite dishes and Persian decor. It overlooks an adorned fountain on a massive estate of a multi-million dollar home.
All that, But no welcome mat.
"Why should he be able to roam free, wherever he wants to go? That's not fair," resident Dennis Adorno said.
Others were in agreement, saying Qaddafi should not be "hanging out" in the suburbs of New York City.
There was no answer at the intercom to the entrance of the 113 Silver Springs Estate.
In a statement, Trump spokesperson Rhonna Graff told CBS 2 HD: "We have business partners and associates all over the world. The property was leased on a short-term basis to Middle Eastern partners who may or may not have a relationship with Mr. Qaddafi."
Bedford neighbor Cheryl McDermott said she knew two victims on Pan Am Flight 103, bombed over Lockerbie in December of 1988.
She was outraged when the Libyan bomber was released and received a hero's welcome by Qaddafi.
And now this.
"To me, he's a terrorist. He's not wanted. We don't want him here. I think he needs to go back," McDermott said.
Qaddafi had wanted to pitch a tent in Englewood, N.J., but was turned down. A request to use Central Park for a tent was denied. He is apparently no more welcome in suburban Westchester County.
In White Plains, County Executive Andrew Spano issued a statement saying Qaddafi wasn't welcome, but that the county can't stop him.
Sources told CBS 2 HD that despite the tent in Bedford, Qaddafi is expected to stay at a hotel in New York City.
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