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Trump Calls "Incompetent Fool"
Mayor Wheeler Says "Hate and Division Are Your Fault"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler as an "incompetent fool" on the 30th (local time) regarding a shooting incident that occurred in Portland, Oregon.

In Portland, protests against racial discrimination have continued for over three months, and clashes between protesters and Trump supporters occurred again the previous day, resulting in one death.

On that day, President Trump tweeted, "The people of Portland will no longer tolerate the absence of safety," adding, "The mayor is a fool. Bring in the National Guard." He continued, "Wheeler is as incompetent as Sleepy Joe (Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate). This is not what our great country wants. They want safety and security and do not want police budgets cut."

President Trump also criticized Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer collectively, mentioning 'law and order.' He stated, "Our great National Guard can solve these problems within an hour," and "Local authorities should request (the National Guard) before it is too late." He added, "The people of Portland and other cities run by Democrats feel disgusted with Schumer, Pelosi, and their local leaders," and "They want law and order."

Earlier, Mayor Wheeler addressed President Trump at a press conference held the same day, holding him responsible for the shooting incident. He criticized Trump, saying, "Have you seriously thought about why this level of violence has appeared in the U.S. for the first time in decades? You are the one who created hatred and division."

He continued, "You are the one who failed to find a way to remember the Black people who lost their lives to police officers, and you are the one who claimed white supremacists are good people."

Mayor Wheeler also emphasized that President Trump "did not help us overcome such a difficult situation in our history but instead used it politically," and said, "I hope the president either helps us or just steps aside."

On the 29th, clashes between protesters against racial discrimination and Trump supporters in Portland led to a shooting, resulting in one death. The deceased was known to be a Trump supporter. President Trump expressed condolences in a tweet mentioning the deceased's real name, saying, "Rest in peace."

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