(CNN) — Hillary Clinton’s campaign announced late Friday that she is postponing a visit to Charlotte, North Carolina, until early next month.
The decision comes hours after the city’s mayor, Jennifer Roberts, asked Clinton and Donald Trump in an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett not to visit this weekend due to the unrest following the police shooting of a black man. Clinton’s campaign did not mention Roberts’ request in a statement.
“Hillary is grateful for, and intends to honor, the invitation from faith leaders to visit with the Charlotte community,” spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri said. “After further discussion with community leaders, we have decided to postpone Sunday’s trip as to not impact the city’s resources. She will plan to visit Charlotte next Sunday, provided circumstances allow. In the meantime, her prayers are with the people of Charlotte during these difficult days.”
