Joe Biden slams Trump for suggesting George Floyd is 'looking down' from heaven and celebrating 'a great day'
Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump for suggesting on Friday that George Floyd, the Black man killed by Minneapolis police last week, is celebrating from heaven, possibly because of new US employment numbers.
Biden noted that among Floyd's last words before he fell unconscious as a police officer kneeled on his neck were "I can't breathe." The former vice president called Trump's suggestion "despicable." While speaking extemporaneously, Trump said he hoped Floyd was "looking down right now" and celebrating the progress the country is making.
The president went on to say that his "plan" to deal with systemic racism in America is building a strong economy.
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