Aug. 30, 2020 5:55p; Updated 10:40p
(WGTD)---President Trump's planned visit to Kenosha Tuesday now seems more certain than ever.
The White House issued a statement Sunday night affirming the trip, saying the president has been "humbled by the outreach of individuals from Kenosha who have welcomed the president's visit and who are longing for leadership to support local law enforcement and businesses that have been vandalized."
Gov. Evers sent a letter to the White House Sunday asking Trump to cancel the visit that was announced Saturday night, saying it would--quote--"hinder our healing," and divert resources that are needed to keep the community safe.
"Our first responders have been working around the clock since Sunday evening," Evers wrote. "To date, and contrary to yours and others' misinformation, I have continued to stress that protests need to be peaceful and that we must come together to address the significant challenges that we face, and the State of Wisconsin has fulfilled every request for support we have received from the City of Kenosha and Kenosha County leaders."
Kenosha Mayor Antaramian also said he didn't think a presidential visit would be a great idea at this time.
The evening and overnight curfew that has been in effect for areas east of I-94 in Kenosha County has been extended through Tuesday.
If Sunday night's White House statement left any doubt, there's yet another sign that the trip is on. Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis won't be joining other local officials for Monday's daily 1 p.m. briefing on the Kenosha situation. A news release says he'll be busy preparing for the visit.
Just over 100 people from over 40 different cities have been arrested for curfew violations through early Sunday evening.
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