Trump Encourages Voters in Wisconsin to ‘Be Safe’

Despite Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ (D) safer-at-home order, the state will be proceeding with its primary on Tuesday and President Donald Trump is urging voters to be careful.

Trump tweeted his reaction to the state’s decision.

“The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that tomorrow’s election will proceed as scheduled. VOTE for Justice Daniel Kelly tomorrow, and be safe!” Trump tweeted.

In a 4-2 vote, the court struck down Evers’ executive order to postpone the primary, as IJR previously reported.

Other lawmakers called on the state to postpone the primary to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus crisis, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), as IJR also reported.

“People should not be forced to put their lives on the line to vote, which is why 15 states are now following the advice of public health experts and delaying their elections,” Sanders said. “We urge Wisconsin to join them.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) also voiced her disagreement with the court. She claimed the court is “undermining our democracy.”