Trump says federal forces headed to protest-hit Kenosha
Updated: 2020-08-27 02:49
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the deployment of additional federal forces to the protest-hit Midwestern city of Kenosha, after two people were shot dead in violence overnight.
"We will NOT stand for looting, arson, violence, and lawlessness on American streets," Trump tweeted, a day after demonstrations over the police shooting of a black man gave way to clashes between protesters and armed vigilantes.
"TODAY, I will be sending federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Kenosha, WI to restore LAW and ORDER!"
Trump made the announcement after speaking with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, who a day earlier announced he was authorizing increased National Guard support for the county to 250 members.
AFP
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