Trump mentions Louisville when clarifying tweet about Minnesota ‘thugs’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon clarified a tweet from earlier in the day and in the process referenced Louisville’s violent Thursday protests.

Trump drew heavy criticism when he posted the following tweet just before 1 a.m. Friday:

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President Donald Trump drew heavy criticism for this tweet on Friday, May 29, 2020.(President Trump's Twitter account)

Then, at about 2:20 p.m. Friday, 20 minutes after he was scheduled to speak about China to the national media at the White House, he tweeted clarification of the early-morning tweet, including a mention of Louisville:

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Seven people were shot, two of whom needed surgery, during Thursday night’s violent demonstration in downtown Louisville. Protesters were out supporting Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old former EMT who was shot dead by LMPD officers serving a narcotics warrant at her home in March.