National security adviser Robert O’Brien said foreign powers are trying to exploit racial divisions in the U.S.
Anger over Floyd’s death sparked demonstrations across America. Curfews were enacted in more than two dozen cities and the National Guard was summoned in at least 12 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to peaceful chanting and protesting, some people set fires and looted businesses. Police officers in parts of the country tear-gassed protesters, drove cars through crowds and targeted news media crews with nonlethal rounds.
O’Brien said Sunday he has been on the phone with allies of the United States and other national security advisers as they look into interference from foreign adversaries. The national security adviser defended President Donald Trump, who has been accused of inciting violence with his tweets. He blamed far-left groups and Antifa for inciting much of the violence and said the “bad apples” in police departments should be removed, condemning Derek Chauvin — the white Minneapolis officer who killed Floyd by kneeling on his neck — and the three officers who stood by.
O’Brien promised Chauvin would be investigated and prosecuted with a fair trial. He added that he “can’t imagine” the other officers wouldn’t be charged. “There's a difference between us and you,” he said, speaking of foreign adversaries. “When this happens, we'll get to the bottom of it and we'll clean it up. It's not going to be covered out. And this wasn't done on behalf of the party or on behalf of the state.”
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