Before the U.S. election less than 100 days. Usually at this time, the presidential candidates all the time spend on campaign events, but this year, party activity has come to naught because of the coronavirus. One of the key factors in the presidential race began the protests that began after the assassination of George W. Floyd. The Democratic party took a position sympathetic to the protesters, but on the contrary trump promised to “restore law and order.” From that, you get him to do it, may depend on the outcome of the election.
President Donald trump has threatened to send more Federal law enforcement officials in major US cities to restore “law and order” amid the ongoing protests.
trump criticized the leadership of a number of cities controlled “liberal Democrats”, including such metropolises as Chicago and new York, saying that the mayors are afraid to act. The US President said that the police sent to Oregon, did a “fantastic job”, restoring order in Portland.
“We sent law enforcement agencies. We cannot allow this (the riots) happened to cities. We will not let this happen in our States, where everything is run by the liberal Democrats” – he told reporters.
Separately, the U.S. President said the actions of the Governor of Oregon and mayor of Portland. According to the President, they are “afraid” of protesters.
“They’re scared of these people. That’s why they don’t want us to help them. was there for three days, and they really did a fantastic job in a very short period of time, no problem. They are grabbing a lot of people and jailed the leaders. This anarchists” – said the President.
Separately, trump appealed to protesters: “Anarchists, agitators and protesters who commit acts of vandalism and damage to our Federal court in Portland, and any other Federal buildings in other cities, will be prosecuted according to the law, taking into account the new law “On the protection of the statues.” A MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS IN PRISON! Don’t do this!”.
Donald trump also said that Portland will be sent additional forces. The Federal police will continue their mission in other American cities, protests. This list includes new York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore and Oakland.
the US President is trying as quickly as possible to end mass demonstrations – because before the election is less than 100 days, and during this time, the President needs to make a dramatic breakthrough in popularity.
Democrats accused trump of trying to rally their conservative base with a stiff crackdown. “We don’t need Federal agents without any insignia, who take people from the streets and keep them, I think it’s illegal,” said Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Now, all statements from both sides should be treated as part of the campaign. Trump is sorely needed to show himself as a strong leader in order not to lose the support of conservatives and regain the approval of unaffiliated Americans.
on the other hand the Democrats have to maneuver between protesters and ordinary people afraid of the pogroms. Democrats not to abandon support for the protesters, the bulk of the ideological supporters of the democratic party. Also, it is important not to play the role of “defenders of looters,” as they are trying to represent trump.
Each of the parties has its own goals and objectives, and who is skilled cope with them, depends largely on the outcome of the elections. And even a double-digit gap Biden at this stage does not seem so serious – America will be a hot autumn, but whether in this hot autumn place protests – the big question.
