The killing of a young black American - during the police attempt to arrest him east of Los Angeles - sparked a new wave of protest Tuesday, at a time when President Donald Trump arrived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and described the protests there as "internal terrorism."
Los Angeles Police said that the killing of the young man occurred while a number of their personnel tried to arrest him for violating the traffic system, as the young man punched one of them in the face, which led to a fight during which the young man's objects fell, including a pistol.
The police added that it is still unclear whether the victim was trying to reach the gun before he was shot, confirming that an investigation has been opened.
Protesters in Kenosha reject Trump's visit (French)
Trump's visit
On the other hand, the president arrived in the city defying the demands of local officials and the warnings of some Democratic leaders that this visit might fuel tensions, and Trump said during a session with officials there that the violence there had ended thanks to law enforcement units and the National Guard, and that his visit aims to thank To the security forces.
"These are not peaceful protests, but rather internal terrorism," he added, describing the angry night demonstrations that took place in protest against the shooting of a white policeman at close range, which left black citizen Jacob Blake (29 years old) paralyzed for life.
The Republican president did not mention the Blake incident, contenting himself with criticizing "unjust anti-police rhetoric" that has continued in his opinion since the death of Floyd, who suffocated under the knee of a white policeman on 25 May.
Trump also attacked the mayor of Portland, Oregon, for standing next to the demonstrators who gathered outside his home on Monday evening, saying, "All he has to do is call us and the problem will end. A large number of people are harassing him and I think they tried to storm his house, and he is still standing by them because he is stupid." Only a stupid person is standing next to them. They are anarchists, inciters, rioters and thieves. They are burning Portland, and after watching what happened yesterday night, the fake media tell you that they are peaceful protesters. "
During his visit to Kenosha, Trump pledged $ 1 million to the local police department and 4 million to help stores rebuild after they were affected by the violence.