Trump visits Wisconsin, offering support for police with little mention of shooting

President Donald Trump talks with John Rode of Rode’s Camera Shop as he speaks with business owners during a tour of an area damaged. Trump never mentioned Blake's name nor spoke with his family, brushing past the shooting and calling attention instead to the street violence that he blamed on liberal politicians. He expressed more empathy for police officers, saying that they have a "tough job" and that occasionally some simply "choke" when put under "tremendous pressure" in carrying out their duties.

President Donald Trump tours an area damaged during demonstrations after a police officer shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. President Donald Trump ventured into ground zero of the nation's roiling debate over race and justice to stand in defense of the police and to reject calls for changes in law enforcement that have generated months of social unrest across the United States.

A protester scuffles with a Trump supporter (R) in Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid ongoing demonstrations after the shooting by police of Jacob Blake. Kenosha has become the latest focal point of anger over police shootings of Black Americans and the eruptions that have followed. During his visit, Trump left no doubt which side he was on, dismissing suggestions of "systemic racism" and scolding reporters who asked about it, saying they should concentrate instead on the violent response.

Burned out cars at a used car dealership in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Donald Trump lauded police and National Guard members in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, where the shooting of a Black man by police last month has reignited national protests against racial inequality and street violence the president has sought to blame on Democrats.

President Donald Trump speaks as he tours an emergency operations center and meets with law enforcement officers at Mary D. Bradford High School. "It's a dangerous job," Trump told several law enforcement officials and Republican politicians. "But I have to say this to the police: The people of our country love you."

Demonstrators hold signs in front of the Kenosha Courthouse. Much of the small city shut down in anticipation of the president's visit, with roads closed, commuter trains suspended, helicopters buzzing overhead and armored cars deployed in the streets.

Trump said on a visit to protest-hit Kenosha, Wisconsin that recent anti-police demonstrations in the city were acts of "domestic terror" committed by violent mobs. "These are not acts of peaceful protest but really domestic terror," Trump said, describing multiple nights of angry demonstrations last week after a white police officer in Kenosha shot a black man in the back at close range.

Demonstrators take to the streets to march against police brutality following President Donald Trump's visit in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kenosha is recovering from several days of unrest and demonstrations following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Blake was shot seven times in the back on August 23 in front of his three children by a police officer in Kenosha.

A supporter of President Donald Trump, left, argues with a counterprotester outside the Kenosha County Courthouse.

A protester to U.S. President Donald Trump's visit walks with a sign in Kenosha, Wisconsin.