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TRUMP CLAIMS CREDIT FOR CALMING PORTLAND PROTESTS

As civil unrest continues to rage in the streets of Kenosha, Portland, American President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard to control the outrage, if Democratic Mayor Ted Wheeler doesn't do so on his own.

It is reported that Portland, Oregon has been one of the largest sites of riots and violence in the fallout following the death of George Floyd the end of May.

Trump claimed the credit for ending the ongoing violent riots in the streets, and stated; "If I didn't INSIST on having the National Guard activate and go into Kenosha, Wisconsin, there would be no Kenosha right now. Also, there would have been great death and injury. I want to thank Law Enforcement and the National Guard. I will see you on Tuesday!" read the Tweet of Trump.

 

Trump also added in a Tweet that; "Portland is a mess, and it has been for many years. If this joke of a mayor doesn't clean it up, we will go in and do it for them!"

During the violent clashes between the Black Lives Matter protesters and a caravan of Trump Supporters, it was reported that a member of a right-wing group was tragically shot and killed.

As the days of burning and rioting died down after the incident of police shooting of Jacob Blake, the unrest did spread and continued in other areas of Portland.

"The Radical Left Mayors & Governors of Cities where this crazy violence is taking place have lost control of their 'Movement'. It wasn't supposed to be like this, but the Anarchists & Agitators got carried away and don't listen anymore - even forced Slow Joe out of basement!" Trumps Tweets continued.

Trump is still planning on making his visit after receiving a letter from Govenor, Tony Evers, stating he should "stay away".

"The White House has been humbled by the outreach of individuals from Kenosha who have welcomed the President's visit, and are longing for leadership to support local law enforcement and businesses that have been vandalised. President Trump looks forward to visiting on Tuesday and helping this great city heal and rebuild," Trump's Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere stated.

Evers stated in his letter to Trump that; "I, along with other community leaders who have reached out, are concerned about what your presence will mean for Kenosha and our state. I am concerned your presence will only hinder our healing. I am concerned your presence will only delay our work to overcome division and move forward together. It is our job as elected officials to lead by example and to be a calming presence for the people we know are hurting, mourning, and trying to cope with trauma. Now is not the time for divisiveness. Now is not the time for elected officials to ignore armed militants and out-of-state instigators who want to contribute to our anguish."

 

The reaffirmation of Trump's visit to Kenosha comes as one of his supporter was killed during massive riots in Portland.

The White House announced that Trump is planning on making his visit to Kenosha this Tuesday following the protest after police shot a black man named Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

The White House confirmed that Trump will be meeting with law enforcement officers and "surveying" the damage in the city.

Article Tags: Politics Violent clashes between the Black Lives Matter protesters and a caravan of Trump Supporters National Guard American President Donald Trump Democratic Mayor Ted Wheeler Portland Kenosha
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