After a massive civil unrest in the&nbsp;Wisconsin city over shooting of another Black man by the US Police, the US President Donald Trump visited the city to meet the "hurting Americans". However, the President did not meet the man who was shot, or even his family.

Trump travelled to Kenosha, Wisconsin without paying heed to several Democratic leaders who had urged the President not to visit the city while the city was observing protests after an African-American man Jacob Blake was shot seven times at point blank range in the back by the local police.

According to press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, "currently the plans are to meet with local law enforcement and some business owners and he'll survey the damage."

However, the President completely ignored the grieving family and did not pay the family a visit. McEnany, on being questioned about this, said, "The president wants to visit hurting Americans."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-pressurising-fda-to-issue-a-coronavirus-vaccine-before-completing-trials-324226">Also read:&nbsp;Is Trump pressurising FDA to issue a coronavirus vaccine before completing trials?</a>

The President was repeatedly urged by the Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Mayor John Antaramian to not visit Kenosha, but the President decided to ignore the requests.

"No, because that -- Kenosha is something we did a good job on," Trump said when asked if he even considered the requests. "But I have to see the people that did such a good job for me and we are meeting with numerous people and we have tremendous support in the state of Wisconsin so I promise them when it all gets taken care of, we'll go."

The reason the visit was being objected to was that the local leaders and authorities felt his presence in the city could fuel violence and increase the tensions in the already-burning city. However, Trump said,&nbsp;"It will also increase enthusiasm and it could increase love and respect for our country, and that's why I am going because they did a fantastic job."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accused-of-creating-hate-and-division-stoking-violence-324144">Also read:&nbsp;Trump accused of 'creating hate and division', stoking violence</a>

Tony Evers, however, said Trump's visit will redirect the resources "at a time when it is critical that we continue to remain focused on keeping the people of Kenosha safe and supporting the community's response."

"I am&nbsp;concerned your presence will only hinder our healing," he continued.

When asked why Trump has not reached out to the Blake family yet, Trump claimed that the family wanted lawyers to be present and he felt that was "inappropriate".

I thought it would be better not to do anything where there are lawyers involved. They wanted to have lawyers involved and I thought that was inappropriate so I didn't do that, but I did speak with the pastor -- was a fine man, wonderful man -- and I think we had a great talk, and I may at some point do that, but they did have a lawyer that wanted to be on the phone and I said no, that's inappropriate but I gave my best regards," Trump said.

Family's lawyer, Benjamin Crump, on this claim said,&nbsp;"When President Obama called Trayvon and Michael Brown's family, when Vice President Biden called George Floyd's family, their attorneys were present. We don't understand why it would be an issue with Trump's administration, and furthermore last time I checked they had a DOJ investigation that had been started in this matter, so it would be totally appropriate for family to have counsel on the phone," Crump said.

"They (White House) have their attorneys. Why shouldn't the family have their attorneys?" he continued.

Blake's family, too, has taken a step back and expressed their views on Trump not visiting the family.&nbsp;"Our family don't particularly want to have anything to do with him," Justin Blake, victim's uncle said. "We believe he incited this violence."

Defending the gunman

During a media briefing, he also defended the actions of a 17-year-old boy who had opened fire during the protests.&nbsp;“He was trying to get away from them ... And then he fell and then they very violently attacked him,” Trump said at a briefing. “I guess he was in very big trouble ... He probably would have been killed.”

On the third night of protests, Kyle Rittenhouse,&nbsp;shot three protesters, two fatally, with an assault rifle.&nbsp;He has been charged as an adult, although he is 17-year-old, with two counts of first-degree homicide and one count of attempted homicide.

“In America, we will never surrender to mob rule, because if the mob rules, democracy is indeed dead,” Trump added.

Joe Biden, Trump's opponent in the upcoming November 3 Presidential elections protested against Trump's statement, and said,&nbsp;“Tonight, the president declined to rebuke violence. He wouldn’t even repudiate one of his supporters who is charged with murder because of his attacks on others. He is too weak, too scared of the hatred he has stirred to put an end to it."

After a massive civil unrest in the Wisconsin city over shooting of another Black man by the US Police, the US President Donald Trump visited the city to meet the "hurting Americans".

After a massive civil unrest in the Wisconsin city over shooting of another Black man by the US Police, the US President Donald Trump visited the city to meet the "hurting Americans". However, the President did not meet the man who was shot, or even his family. Trump travelled to Kenosha, Wisconsin without paying heed to several Democratic leaders who had urged the President not to visit the city while the city was observing protests after an African-American man Jacob Blake was shot seven times at point blank range in the back by the local police. According to press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, "currently the plans are to meet with local law enforcement and some business owners and he'll survey the damage." However, the President completely ignored the grieving family and did not pay the family a visit. McEnany, on being questioned about this, said, "The president wants to visit hurting Americans." Also read: Is Trump pressurising FDA to issue a coronavirus vaccine before completing trials? The President was repeatedly urged by the Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Mayor John Antaramian to not visit Kenosha, but the President decided to ignore the requests. "No, because that -- Kenosha is something we did a good job on," Trump said when asked if he even considered the requests. "But I have to see the people that did such a good job for me and we are meeting with numerous people and we have tremendous support in the state of Wisconsin so I promise them when it all gets taken care of, we'll go." The reason the visit was being objected to was that the local leaders and authorities felt his presence in the city could fuel violence and increase the tensions in the already-burning city. However, Trump said, "It will also increase enthusiasm and it could increase love and respect for our country, and that's why I am going because they did a fantastic job." Also read: Trump accused of 'creating hate and division', stoking violence Tony Evers, however, said Trump's visit will redirect the resources "at a time when it is critical that we continue to remain focused on keeping the people of Kenosha safe and supporting the community's response." "I am concerned your presence will only hinder our healing," he continued. When asked why Trump has not reached out to the Blake family yet, Trump claimed that the family wanted lawyers to be present and he felt that was "inappropriate". I thought it would be better not to do anything where there are lawyers involved. They wanted to have lawyers involved and I thought that was inappropriate so I didn't do that, but I did speak with the pastor -- was a fine man, wonderful man -- and I think we had a great talk, and I may at some point do that, but they did have a lawyer that wanted to be on the phone and I said no, that's inappropriate but I gave my best regards," Trump said. Family's lawyer, Benjamin Crump, on this claim said, "When President Obama called Trayvon and Michael Brown's family, when Vice President Biden called George Floyd's family, their attorneys were present. We don't understand why it would be an issue with Trump's administration, and furthermore last time I checked they had a DOJ investigation that had been started in this matter, so it would be totally appropriate for family to have counsel on the phone," Crump said. "They (White House) have their attorneys. Why shouldn't the family have their attorneys?" he continued. Blake's family, too, has taken a step back and expressed their views on Trump not visiting the family. "Our family don't particularly want to have anything to do with him," Justin Blake, victim's uncle said. "We believe he incited this violence." Defending the gunman During a media briefing, he also defended the actions of a 17-year-old boy who had opened fire during the protests. “He was trying to get away from them ... And then he fell and then they very violently attacked him,” Trump said at a briefing. “I guess he was in very big trouble ... He probably would have been killed.” On the third night of protests, Kyle Rittenhouse, shot three protesters, two fatally, with an assault rifle. He has been charged as an adult, although he is 17-year-old, with two counts of first-degree homicide and one count of attempted homicide. “In America, we will never surrender to mob rule, because if the mob rules, democracy is indeed dead,” Trump added. Joe Biden, Trump's opponent in the upcoming November 3 Presidential elections protested against Trump's statement, and said, “Tonight, the president declined to rebuke violence. He wouldn’t even repudiate one of his supporters who is charged with murder because of his attacks on others. He is too weak, too scared of the hatred he has stirred to put an end to it."

Donald Trump visits Kenosha; no plans to meet Jacob Blake's family

Wisconsin governor Tony Evers said on Monday that he was sending 125 members of the National Guard to the city to maintain order after police fired tear gas at protesters after a video surfaced showing Jacob Blake, a black man&nbsp;being shot and wounded in the back multiple times by police on Sunday even as his kids watched.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-man-shot-injured-by-us-police-in-wisconsin-protests-break-out-322672">Also Read:&nbsp;Black man shot, injured by US police in Wisconsin; protests break out</a>

Curfew was imposed in&nbsp;Kenosha County as the police fired tear gas shells at demonstrators as they threw water bottles and launched fireworks. The protesters chanting "No justice, no peace" and "Say his name -- Jacob Blake" came out on the streets even as the county sheriff pleaded for the protesters to get off the streets.

"We must see the trauma, fear and exhaustion of being black in our state and our country," Wisconsin governor Tony Evers said.&nbsp;

The protests occurred in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in May in Minneapolis after a cop allegedly knelt on his knee strangling him as the video of the incident went viral sparking protests nationwide triggering the "Black Lives Matter" movement.

There were demonstration in New York as well as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden called for a probe.

"Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by police. His kids watched from the car. Today, we woke to grieve yet again. We need a full and transparent investigation," Biden said.

Wisconsin governor Tony Evers said on Monday that he was sending 125 members of the National Guard to the city to maintain order after police fired tear gas at protesters after a video surfaced showing Jacob Blake, a black man being shot and wounded in the back multiple times by police on Sunday even as his kids watched.

Wisconsin governor Tony Evers said on Monday that he was sending 125 members of the National Guard to the city to maintain order after police fired tear gas at protesters after a video surfaced showing Jacob Blake, a black man being shot and wounded in the back multiple times by police on Sunday even as his kids watched. Also Read: Black man shot, injured by US police in Wisconsin; protests break out Curfew was imposed in Kenosha County as the police fired tear gas shells at demonstrators as they threw water bottles and launched fireworks. The protesters chanting "No justice, no peace" and "Say his name -- Jacob Blake" came out on the streets even as the county sheriff pleaded for the protesters to get off the streets. "We must see the trauma, fear and exhaustion of being black in our state and our country," Wisconsin governor Tony Evers said. The protests occurred in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in May in Minneapolis after a cop allegedly knelt on his knee strangling him as the video of the incident went viral sparking protests nationwide triggering the "Black Lives Matter" movement. There were demonstration in New York as well as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden called for a probe. "Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by police. His kids watched from the car. Today, we woke to grieve yet again. We need a full and transparent investigation," Biden said.

Wisconsin governor calls National Guard after protesters clash with police over shooting of Jacob Blake

Tension flared again yesterday night, with one person shot and a police officer injured, in the Milwaukee area where the fatal shooting of a suspect by an officer had sparked rioting, prompting Wisconsin&#39;s governor to activate the National Guard. 
 
Police violence against African-Americans has set off intermittent, sometimes violent protests in the past two years, igniting a national debate over race and policing and giving rise to the Black Lives Matter movement. 
 
After peaceful vigils by small groups of demonstrators earlier, Milwaukee police said late on Sunday night they had rescued one shooting victim, who was taken to hospital. It was not known whether the injured person was a protester.&nbsp;One police officer was hospitalised after a rock smashed a patrol car windshield, the MPD said. 
 
Police said they began attempting to disperse crowds after shots were fired and objects, including rocks and bottles, were thrown by some protesters. Several arrests were reported. 
 
About 20 police in riot gear faced a group of more than 100 protesters in a tense standoff that continued into the early morning hours, punctuated by sporadic reports of gunfire. 
 
Despite the violence, police said the National Guard had not been called in, as authorities worked to restore order.&nbsp;Wisconsin governor Scott Walker took the precaution of activating the National Guard in case more violence broke out over the death of Sylville K Smith, 23, who was shot while trying to flee from an officer who had stopped his car. 
 
Aiming to reassure the community that the police acted properly, chief Edward Flynn said yesterday he had viewed video from the officer&#39;s body camera and it showed Smith had turned toward him with a gun in his hand after a traffic stop. 
 
The Sherman Park neighborhood, where a heated confrontation between residents and officers clad in riot gear turned violent overnight, had been peaceful at dusk. 
 
About 200 people lit candles and gathered near the spot where Smith was shot. A few officers looked on as faith and community leaders implored protesters to restrain their anger. 
 
The previous night, shots were fired, six businesses were burned and police cars damaged before calm was restored in the area, which has a reputation for poverty and crime. Seventeen people were arrested, and four officers were injured. 
 
At a news conference with Mayor Tom Barrett, Flynn said the officer who fired the fatal shot was black and media reports also identified Smith as black. 
 
He said a silent video of the incident appeared to show the officer acting within lawful bounds. He said the officer stopped Smith&#39;s vehicle because he was behaving suspiciously and then had to chase him several dozen feet on foot into an enclosed space between two houses. 
 
He said the moment when the officer fired his weapon could not be determined because the audio was delayed. 
 
The mayor said Smith did not drop the gun as ordered before he was shot.&nbsp;Smith had a lengthy arrest record, Barrett said, and officials said earlier he was carrying a stolen handgun loaded with 23 rounds of ammunition when stopped. 
 
(Reuters)

It is unknown whether the shooting victim was a protester. The police officer was hospitalised after a rock smashed a patrol car windshield

Tension flared again yesterday night, with one person shot and a police officer injured, in the Milwaukee area where the fatal shooting of a suspect by an officer had sparked rioting, prompting Wisconsin's governor to activate the National Guard. Police violence against African-Americans has set off intermittent, sometimes violent protests in the past two years, igniting a national debate over race and policing and giving rise to the Black Lives Matter movement. After peaceful vigils by small groups of demonstrators earlier, Milwaukee police said late on Sunday night they had rescued one shooting victim, who was taken to hospital. It was not known whether the injured person was a protester. One police officer was hospitalised after a rock smashed a patrol car windshield, the MPD said. Police said they began attempting to disperse crowds after shots were fired and objects, including rocks and bottles, were thrown by some protesters. Several arrests were reported. About 20 police in riot gear faced a group of more than 100 protesters in a tense standoff that continued into the early morning hours, punctuated by sporadic reports of gunfire. Despite the violence, police said the National Guard had not been called in, as authorities worked to restore order. Wisconsin governor Scott Walker took the precaution of activating the National Guard in case more violence broke out over the death of Sylville K Smith, 23, who was shot while trying to flee from an officer who had stopped his car. Aiming to reassure the community that the police acted properly, chief Edward Flynn said yesterday he had viewed video from the officer's body camera and it showed Smith had turned toward him with a gun in his hand after a traffic stop. The Sherman Park neighborhood, where a heated confrontation between residents and officers clad in riot gear turned violent overnight, had been peaceful at dusk. About 200 people lit candles and gathered near the spot where Smith was shot. A few officers looked on as faith and community leaders implored protesters to restrain their anger. The previous night, shots were fired, six businesses were burned and police cars damaged before calm was restored in the area, which has a reputation for poverty and crime. Seventeen people were arrested, and four officers were injured. At a news conference with Mayor Tom Barrett, Flynn said the officer who fired the fatal shot was black and media reports also identified Smith as black. He said a silent video of the incident appeared to show the officer acting within lawful bounds. He said the officer stopped Smith's vehicle because he was behaving suspiciously and then had to chase him several dozen feet on foot into an enclosed space between two houses. He said the moment when the officer fired his weapon could not be determined because the audio was delayed. The mayor said Smith did not drop the gun as ordered before he was shot. Smith had a lengthy arrest record, Barrett said, and officials said earlier he was carrying a stolen handgun loaded with 23 rounds of ammunition when stopped. (Reuters)

Milwaukee protest: Governor activates National Guard as one person shot, officer injured

wisconsin-governor

Wisconsin Governor, News on Wisconsin Governor, stories on Wisconsin Governor, articles on Wisconsin Governor, Wisconsin Governor stories at Wion, Wisconsin Governor news, Wisconsin Governor latest news

wisconsin governor

Donald Trump visits Kenosha; no plans to meet Jacob Blake's family

Wisconsin governor calls National Guard after protesters clash with police over shooting of Jacob Blake

Milwaukee protest: Governor activates National Guard as one person shot, officer injured