Trump and Biden are both wrong about rioting. Neither can do much about it.

Donald Trump is trying, with some success, to redefine the presidential race as being about law and order.

Joe Biden, in response, has blamed Trump for the rioting and looting occurring in some American cities.

However, despite the fireworks in the presidential race, law and order is almost exclusively a local issue. Who is president has, at best, an indirect and marginal influence on safety in the streets. Who is mayor and on the city council are the political choices that matter.

Trump is not to blame for rioting.

Biden blaming Trump for the rioting and looting is grossly irresponsible, and significantly undermines his claim to be the adult in the race and a force for unity.