Biden meets privately with family of Jacob Blake in Kenosha
Joe and Jill Biden met with the family of Jacob Blake, who was shot in the back seven times by a police officer.
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Joe Biden travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin today in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, and plans to meet with members of Blake's family. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with details.
Biden to meet Jacob Blake’s family in Kenosha
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to meet the family of Jacob Blake, the Black man who was shot seven times by a police officer. On Wednesday, Biden said the officer responsible for shooting Blake should be charged. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Bidens to visit Kenosha on Thursday, meet with Blake family
Biden will hold a community meeting and make an undisclosed local stop, his campaign said.
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Kaul criticized the president for not issuing a "condemnation of vigilante violence" during his visit, during which he also made no reference to Blake or his family.
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Trump's controversial visit to Kenosha
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What Trump's visit to Kenosha means for U.S.
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Jacob Blake's family focuses on community during Trump visit
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Trump surveys damage in Kenosha, visiting over objections of local leaders
The president reiterated his support for law enforcement and "reckless politicians" of tarnishing the police.
Trump visits Wisconsin amid social unrest
President Trump did not meet with Jacob Blake's family during his trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Blake''s father and sister say they want to see police reform and not political statements. Mola Lenghi reports.
President Trump visits Kenosha
President Trump on Tuesday visited visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, following protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Mr. Trump toured businesses damaged during the unrest and thanked law enforcement for their response. The trip came despite objections from local leaders, who said the city needed time to heal. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump visits Kenosha amid protests over police shooting
President Trump visited Kenosha to tour burned businesses and thank local law enforcement leaders who helped quell the unrest following protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Paula Reid reports.
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Kenosha residents divided on Trump visit
President Trump is on his way to Kenosha, Wisconsin to "survey damage" done during protests and meet with law enforcement officers. CBS News correspondent Mola Lengi joined CBSN from Kenosha with more on how locals are responding.
Trump heading to Kenosha amid protests
President Trump is heading to Kenosha, Wisconsin, Tuesday amid protests and unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Kenosha, Wisconsin braces for Trump visit
President Trump has no plans to visit Jacob Blake's family during his visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Residents there are split on whether it's a good idea for him to come. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Trump suggests Wisconsin protest murder suspect acted in self defense
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Biden blames Trump for "stoking violence"
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Trump, Biden spar over response to protests
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Wisconsin governor asks Trump to "reconsider" Kenosha visit
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