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- US President Donald Trump will visit the riot and protest town of Kenosha, Wisconsin today.
- Protests erupted after police shot an African-American Jacob Blake in the back.
- Even before he left, Trump defended a white shooter who allegedly shot two people during anti-racism protests in the city.
Trump suggested that the man had acted in self-defense: the protesters had attacked him “very violently” and that they “would have killed him.” So far there is no official result of the investigation that proves Trump’s point of view.
Kyle R., 17, is charged with shooting two people and wounding another last week on the sidelines of partially violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Your lawyer speaks of legitimate defense.
Fires are burning and we have a president who lights the flames instead of fighting them.
His Democratic challenger Joe Biden accused Trump of fueling violence in the country ahead of the November 3 elections: “Fires are burning and we have a president who lights the flames instead of fighting them.” Biden added: “The more chaos and violence, the better Trump’s re-election will be.” The US presidential elections are scheduled for November 3.
Peaceful protests and riots
Riots broke out in the city of Kenosha after a police officer shot 29-year-old African-American Jacob Blake seven times in the back on August 23. In addition to peaceful protests against racism and police violence, the incident sparked riots, especially at night. Governor Tony Evers later dispatched the National Guard to the city.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard keep the streets of Kenosha in order.
Reuters
Both Governor and Mayor John Antaramian, both Democrats, asked Trump not to travel to Kenosha. They feared an escalation due to the visit. However, the president said at a press conference that his visit today could “increase love and respect for our country.” Trump had just won the 2016 election in Wisconsin.
Trump wants to thank the security forces
On Fox News he stressed that he wanted to thank the security forces for their good work during his visit. Blake’s family, who according to her relatives will be paralyzed after the police shootings, do not want to meet Trump.
A building burned down during the violent protests in Kenosha.
Reuters
Trump is accused of disparaging racism in America. The main problem is “left indoctrination” in schools and universities. “Many young Americans have been taught lies that America is an evil and racist country.” He called the movement “Black Lives Matter” a “Marxist organization.”
Many young Americans have been taught lies that America is an evil and racist country.
The money for the protests in the country comes “from some very stupid rich people.” Biden and the protest movement were manipulated by people who acted in secret. When asked who he was referring to, he replied: “People you’ve never heard of. People in a dark and gloomy world. “
Trump: “My followers were very peaceful”
Trump was also asked at the press conference about the behavior of his supporters during the protests in the city of Portland, Oregon. They also reportedly used paintball ammunition in Saturday’s clashes.
Trump said the protesters were “very peaceful.” Paintball ammunition is used for “defense” and is not the same as real bullets, he said.
