“Because the Republican president, Donald Trump, doesn't look at this as a partisan issue. Because eruptions of violence can be blamed on Democrats, the White House throws up its hands. “There was a quote today from a restaurateur in Wisconsin, saying, ‘Are you protesters trying to get Donald Trump reelected?’ ” Conway said. Content depicting tension between police and protesters in cities has been a staple of Trump campaign advertising for months. “And this is why the president and the vice president last night are making a strong case for public safety."

Source: Washington Post August 27, 2020 20:53 UTC