For Once, That's Me

President Trump is in Hawaii today and tomorrow. Governor David Ige:

“I don’t intend to have a heated issue or political debate on the tarmac,” he said Wednesday. “Whenever any president visits the state of Hawaii, I think it’s an opportunity to learn about the people, place and culture. We all learned a long time ago that when we work together we accomplish great things.”

President Obama made many trips to his home state but generally preferred to spend time on Oahu's Windward side. President Trump will make several trips traversing the busy Pearl Harbor-Waikiki corridor on Friday afternoon (graphic).

Arriving at Pearl Harbor around noon, the President plans to meet with Mr. Ige and "four other governors" in town, then return to Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona memorial and meet with the Pacific Military Command.

Yes, the back-and-forth will be snarling traffic, but at least it's for official business and not for pleasure.

I plan to take advantage of street closures by walking to Waikiki, less than a mile away. What's inconvenient for most is good fortune for a few. For once, that's me.