What The Trump Campaign Is Saying About The Tragic Loss of George Floyd
President Donald J. Trump: "The National Guard has arrived on the scene. They are in Minneapolis and fully prepared. George Floyd will not have died in vain. Respect his memory!!!" (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Vice President Mike Pence: "Our prayers are with the family of George Floyd and our prayers are also with the family of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. We have no tolerance for racism in America. We have no tolerance for violence inspired by racism. And, as President Trump said, justice will be served. We believe in law and order in this Country. We condemn violence against property or persons. We will always stand for the right of Americans to peacefully protest and let their voices be heard." (Twitter, 5/29/20)
First Lady Melania Trump: "Our country allows for peaceful protests, but there is no reason for violence. I’ve seen our citizens unify & take care of one another through COVID19 & we can’t stop now. My deepest condolences to the family of George Floyd. As a nation, let's focus on peace, prayers & healing." (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Trump 2020 Campaign Manager Brad Parscale: "The media, @JoeBiden & @Twitter purposefully misrepresented @realDonaldTrump’s tweet about MN. A man has died, a police officer is charged with murder, an American city is in chaos & Dems and the media see only a political opportunity. Shameful." (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Senior Advisor to the Trump Campaign Lara Trump: "Looting is not protesting. Burning down local homes and businesses is not protesting. How sad that the memory of #GeorgeFloyd has been lost in all of this." (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Donald Trump Jr.: "What happened to George Floyd was disgusting. He should be alive today & I'm praying for his family People are right to be angry, but there's never an excuse for the type of violent riots unfolding now No American should ever have to watch their own community burn to the ground" (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Team Trump: "Mayor Frey & Gov Walz have completely lost control in Minneapolis in a catastrophic display of failed leadership. The city is on fire & they outrageously arrested a CNN crew. @realDonaldTrump called in DOJ to investigate George Floyd’s death. Clear-eyed justice must be served!" (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Black Voices for Trump Advisory Board Co-Chairs Diamond and Silk: "We understand that emotions are running high in Minneapolis; however, looting businesses in your community is not the way to bring justice to George Floyd!" (Twitter, 5/29/20)
Black Voices for Trump Advisory Board Member Paris Dennard: "Like Eric Garner, George Floyd should be alive today. There is no justification for their deaths. You can be a supporter of law enforcement & still be troubled by their deaths at the hands of officers who do not represent the men & women who serve daily on the police force. Destroying your own community is not the way to get justice for George Floyd or anyone. It dishonors his life & does even more short and long term damage causing more pain and suffering. We need justice to be served and law and order to be restored. The local government needs to lead and take action, swift action to keep everyone safe. Thankfully, the @realDonaldTrump did not hesitate to act swiftly to help this troubling situation in MN. President @realDonaldTrump has long said that having strong, vibrant & safe communities where people can earn a living & provide for their families is the key to urban renewal & revitalization. These riots destroy small businesses, & really hurt our minority #SmallBiz owners! Continue to pray for the healing of our nation, all families hurt by violence all over America and for our leaders, police officers, first responders & military." (Twitter, 5/29/20)
