Trump says he's sending federal assistance to address Wisconsin protests

Source: The Hill | August 26, 2020 | Brett Samuels

President Trump on Wednesday said he would send federal officers to Kenosha, Wis., as the city grapples with unrest after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

White House officials and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) spoke by phone, according to Trump, and the governor accepted federal assistance with responding to the increasingly volatile demonstrations in response to Blake’s shooting.

“We will NOT stand for looting, arson, violence, and lawlessness on American streets,” Trump tweeted.

“TODAY, I will be sending federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Kenosha, WI to restore LAW and ORDER!” he added.

Evers’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The governor had already activated the National Guard and tweeted late Tuesday that he planned to increase its presence “to ensure individuals can exercise their right safely, protect state buildings and critical infrastructure, and support first responders and fire fighters.”

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    Well Wisconsin is an important swing state this election and Trump had to do something. No surprise to me that it wasn’t the protesters firing the first shot. Trump is sending “help” but don’t be mistaken, he will expect something from our Dem. governor in return. Governor Evers did not handle this whole thing well.

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