DEVELOPING: Protests erupt in Minneapolis and Los Angeles over the death of George Floyd. Minneapolis police used tear gas for a second day on demonstrators, while protesters stormed an LA freeway.
about it on Tuesday and on Wednesday called it a"tragic reminder that this was not an isolated incident, but a part of an ingrained systemic cycle of injustice that still exists in this country.”, responding to a question about the deadly encounter:"I'm very sad about that. Very, very sad event."
Trump later tweeted about it and seemed to take credit for the FBI involvement in the case, and writing in part:"My heart goes out to George’s family and friends. Justice will be served!""knowing that there could be a question of civil rights."
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