"Changing the Convention Venue" Trump's Threatening Tweet

Pressure on North Carolina with Democratic Governor
Denies Possibility of Hosting G7 Summit at Own Resort

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an offensive, saying he may change the scheduled Republican National Convention in North Carolina, where he is clashing with the governor over reopening economic activities.

On the 25th (local time), President Trump tweeted, "I love the great state of North Carolina very much. Because of that, I have insisted on holding the Republican National Convention in Charlotte at the end of August, but unfortunately, Democratic Governor Roy Cooper still maintains a shutdown atmosphere, so it is uncertain whether full attendance at the venue will be allowed by August."

The Republican National Convention, which will serve as President Trump's campaign launch, was scheduled to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from August 24 to 27.

President Trump's remarks were a strong pressure tactic against the Democratic governor, exploiting the uncertainty of large gatherings due to COVID-19 restrictions.

He added, "We will spend millions of dollars building a high-level venue without even knowing whether the Democratic governor will allow the Republicans to fully occupy the space."

President Trump may also be attempting to incite local residents by emphasizing that the convention, which attracts large crowds, will help revitalize the economy.

He urged, "Plans to head to beautiful North Carolina in August are being made by thousands of enthusiastic Republicans and others," and "The governor must immediately give them an answer on whether to allow full occupancy of the space," adding, "Otherwise, despite the jobs and economic development the convention would create, we will have no choice but to look for another Republican convention venue."

In another tweet, President Trump denied reports that the convention venue might be changed to his own golf resort. He said, "I have no interest in holding the convention at the Miami Doral Resort. It's fake news. The banquet hall there is small. I want to hold it in North Carolina, but the governor does not want to let people in," once again criticizing the Democratic state government in North Carolina. The Trump National Doral Miami Resort was previously the location President Trump hoped to host the G7 summit.

President Trump has been urging governors over the past few weeks to reopen economic activities and ease social distancing measures. North Carolina entered phase 2 of economic normalization last week but still prohibits large gatherings.

Earlier, the Democratic Party reportedly considered postponing their convention, originally scheduled for four days from July 13 to 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to start on August 17, and switching from an in-person convention to a virtual one due to the COVID-19 situation. However, President Trump insists on holding an in-person convention for his campaign launch.

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