Chris Christie argued that most Americans do not think the weekslong riots rocking Portland and Seattle are “acceptable” and said President Trump is right to step in if local officials don't address the issue. US ATTORNEY FOR OREGON BLASTS PORTLAND OFFICIALS IN BLISTERING INTERVIEW: 'NONSENSICAL, POLITICAL THEATER'“I do think it's an effective thing to do,” Christie, a Republican, said in regard to Trump taking action. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has deployed federal law enforcement officers to Portland, which also has been ravaged by riots and protests for two straight months, to protect federal buildings. But that is the challenge of our local officials and our state officials to manage it. Wolf has defended the presence of federal officers and called out local officials for saying the demonstrations are mostly peaceful.

Source: Fox News July 27, 2020 17:37 UTC