Most Americans support the protests for racial justice, despite how the Trump administration frames it. | Analysis by LaurenDezenski
About two-thirds of Americans support the protests about racial injustice that began after Floyd's death, according to a new Gallup poll released today. More Americans also are more likely to say the protests"will help" public support for racial justice and equality rather than"hurt" . .
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