Biden Blames Trump For 'Stoking Violence In Our Cities' In Pittsburgh Speech

August 31, 2020 / 9:08 PM PDT / CBS LA

Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Monday strongly condemned recent outbreaks of violence in American cities and laid the blame squarely on President Trump's desk, accusing him of "stoking violence" and calling him a "toxic presence."

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City controller says O'Connor is not to blame for Pittsburgh's messy roads

Federal judge again declines to grant TRO against DHS in Minnesota

Shapiro takes legal action after slavery exhibits were removed under Trump order

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem under scrutiny as Bovino exits Minnesota

Construction on Gateway tunnel to stop if Trump doesn't restore funding

Pulling Border Patrol commander from Minneapolis signals major shift after deadly shooting, expert says

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