Twin Cities law enforcement briefed on possible Obama, Pence visits this week

FILE: Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to young leaders from across Europe in a Town Hall-styled session on April 06, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

The Secret Service is briefing local law enforcement about possible visits to the Twin Cities this week by former President Barack Obama and Vice President Mike Pence, FOX 9 has learned.

Obama would be attending Thursday’s memorial for George Floyd.

Pence would be visiting Friday.

Law enforcement sources tell FOX 9 Investigator Tom Lyden they are concerned a Pence visit could further enflame and motivate rioters in the Twin Cities.

This is a developing story. 

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