Gov. Evers accepts federal help in Kenosha, President Trump confirms in tweet

MADISON, Wis. — In a tweet Wednesday, President Donald Trump pushed for Evers to deploy more National Guard troops.
…TODAY, I will be sending federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Kenosha, WI to restore LAW and ORDER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2020
According to the latest tweet from the President, Governor Evers has agreed to accept federal assistance.
We will NOT stand for looting, arson, violence, and lawlessness on American streets. My team just got off the phone with Governor Evers who agreed to accept federal assistance (Portland should do the same!)…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2020
Later Tuesday night, two people were killed and another suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting around 11:45 p.m.
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