Also Trump Going to Wisconsin... Biden "Trump Incites Violence" (Summary)

Emphasizing Law and Order While Considering Meeting with Families of Black Shooting Victims

[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. This marks his second visit to Wisconsin within half a month, following his visit on the 17th of this month. It is interpreted as a strategy to actively respond to the situation occurring in a battleground state ahead of the November presidential election.

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

President Trump is scheduled to meet with law enforcement officers responding to the local protests and assess the damage situation, but there is also speculation about a possible meeting with the victim's family.

Regarding this, Blake's attorney appeared on CBS on the same 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 stated 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."

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

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 in this state, securing all its electoral votes.

This year, President Trump cannot guarantee a victory in Wisconsin either. An August CNBC/Change Research poll shows Biden leading with 49% support, narrowly ahead of Trump at 46%.

Separately from President Trump, Biden has also announced plans to campaign in battleground states including Wisconsin after the 7th of next month.

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

He said, "The president believes what we need to do is ensure exactly what resources can be used in every city," and stated that the federal government is ready to provide all 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."

On the same day, Biden criticized President Donald Trump in a statement for inciting violence related to a fatal shooting incident at a protest site in Portland.

This was in response to a death following clashes between racial discrimination protesters and Trump supporters in Portland, Oregon, where protests have continued for three months since the death of Black man George Floyd the previous day.

In his statement, Biden said, "Even if the opposing political views are hateful, loss of life is a tragedy," emphasizing that the country must not become one that accepts the death of fellow Americans simply because of differing opinions.

He further pointed out that President Trump wants to turn America into a country where people vow revenge against each other and has recklessly incited violence, escalating tensions and deepening conflicts in American society over the past four years.

He also stated opposition to any violence regardless of political ideology and urged President Trump to take the same stance.

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