2 Sep

US President Donald Trump has visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, to stress that his administration will crack down on violent protests against the recent police shooting of a Black man there.

Trump arrived in the city on Tuesday and visited a burned-out shop and the task force dealing with the protests.

He also met law enforcement officers and urged them to act with resolve.

The shooting of Jacob Blake on August 23 has sparked anti-racism protests, some of which turned violent.

Several hundreds of people gathered in a park in central Kenosha to show either their support or opposition to the president.

Supporters chanted "Four more years" while opponents accused him of dividing the American society.

Trump apparently wants to turn the situation to his advantage ahead of the presidential election by emphasizing that the Democratic governor of Wisconsin has not done enough to prevent violence.

He is also trying to show that he can maintain law and order.

But the Democrats accuse Trump of siding with police and inciting divisions rather than addressing racism.

NHK