Trump Confirms Visit to Kenosha on Tuesday... Will He Meet Families of Shooting Victims?

White House Confirms Trump’s Tuesday Visit to Kenosha
Possible Meeting with Family of Black Shooting Victim
Need for Management in Battleground State Wisconsin
Could Trigger Spread of Protest Unrest

Jacob Blake's father, who was shot by the police, is giving a speech at a protest held in Kenosha on the 29th.
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where protests erupted following a police shooting of a Black man.

According to CNBC on the 30th (local time), the White House confirmed that President Trump will visit Kenosha on Tuesday.

President Trump intends to meet with officials responding to the local protests, but there is also the possibility of meeting with the victim's family.

In this regard, Blake's attorney appeared on CBS that day and said, "We have not yet been contacted by the White House, but we will see," mentioning that the Blake family holds all elected officials in high regard. The attorney also said that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris have already spoken with the Blake family.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere stated that a meeting between President Trump and the family of shooting victim Jacob Blake has not yet been confirmed.

Lara Trump, President Trump's daughter-in-law and campaign advisor, also mentioned in an interview with Fox News, "President Trump has attempted to contact the Blake family, but it is uncertain whether both sides have spoken."

For President Trump, managing Wisconsin, a key battleground state in the U.S. presidential election, is necessary due to this incident. In the 2016 election, Trump narrowly defeated Hillary Clinton here, securing all the electoral votes.

This year, President Trump cannot guarantee victory in Wisconsin. In an August CNBC/Change Research poll, Biden leads narrowly with 49% support compared to Trump's 46%.

Meanwhile, in Portland, Oregon, where protests have continued for three months following the death of Black man George Floyd, clashes occurred between anti-racism protesters and Trump supporters in downtown Portland, and about ten minutes later, a shooting took place resulting in one death.

President Trump emphasized "law and order" again on Twitter that day. Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff, also said in an interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press' that the president is "on the side of law enforcement and the rule of law" regarding responses to violent protests in some areas, adding, "He has been very consistent on that point."

He stated, "The president believes what we need to do is ensure exactly what resources can be used in every city," and expressed readiness to provide all federal law enforcement support to states trying to control social unrest.

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf appeared on ABC's 'This Week' and, when asked whether the Trump administration is considering sending additional federal law enforcement personnel even if state or local governments refuse support requests, he said, "All options remain on the table."

The British daily The Guardian reported concerns that President Trump's visit to Kenosha could further provoke protesters.

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