From Trump's tweets: "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts." "Looting leads to shooting, and that’s why

From Trump's tweets: "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts." "Looting leads to shooting, and that’s why a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Wednesday night - or look at what just happened in Louisville with 7 people shot. I don’t want this to happen, and that’s what the expression put out last night means..." Perhaps it would be useful to keep an unbiased and neutral attitude when thinking about Trump? Sure, I can see how you think it is a direct threat by Trump. That is how I initially took it as well. But it also the very natural reaction by the residents/business owners to protect themselves and their property. To me, it is entirely plausible and likely he was referring to locals fighting back against the rioters and looters.