In an attempt to quell the public’s anger and frustration, the White House is reportedly planning for President Donald Trump to address the nation sometime this week to speak on the issue of race.
Trump has been heavily criticized over his response to the recent string of racial violence from law enforcement, including a tweet encouraging states to push back against protesters using military force, which Twitter has since blocked on the grounds of inciting violence.
In a CNN interview, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson asked the public to reserve judgment until the president speaks on the matter, which he hinted may be coming sometime this week.
CNN reports that allies and advisers close to the President believe that the lack of violence over the weekend allows Trump to continue his law and order rhetoric on Twitter rather than uniting citizens in a time of crisis.
Last week, Fox News reported that the Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Monday pushed back on calls for President Trump to address the nation, maintaining that the president is committed to “action.”
