During an interview with Newsmax TV’s “Spicer and Co.” on Wednesday, President Trump stated that George Floyd’s death was a “terrible thing” and that while the other officers who watched the arrest, weren’t in the same category as the officer
Wednesday on MSNBC, Washington Post columnist George Will predicted President Donald Trump would lose in 2020, and that voters will forget him “fairly fast.”
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Bill Hemmer Reports,” HUD Secretary Ben Carson stated that a national listening tour by the administration is being looked at, “a lot of people have a feeling that the system is still unfair
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf stated that the outrage over the death of George Floyd is “legitimate” and it is “right” to push for reforms in the criminal justice
Tuesday on “PBS NewsHour,” Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) said that President Donald Trump needed to listen with “humility and respect” to Americans protesting nationwide in response to the death of George Floyd.
Tuesday on “PBS NewsHour,” Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) said it was a time for people who grew up in more affluent neighborhoods to learn by listening to those who did not.
Wednesday on CNN’s “New Day,” House Majority Whip James Clyburn (R-SC) said he gives President Donald Trump low marks. However, he indicated Trump had not reached the same level as one of his predecessors, Woodrow Wilson. Clyburn accused Trump of
Tuesday on CNN, network political commentator Van Jones said the 2020 presidential race is “hard to call” given the different reactions between conservatives and liberals to the protests, riots, and looting tied to the death of George Floyd. Jones said,
Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) sounded off on President Donald Trump being photographed at St. John’s Church while holding up a Bible.
Tuesday on CNN, syndicated radio host Charlamagne tha God called presumptive Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden’s legislative history in the Senate “racist.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday reacted to President Donald Trump reportedly having law enforcement utilize force to move protesters from Lafayette Square this week for a photo-op at St. John’s Church.
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) dismissed the idea that the 2020 presidential election would be a “referendum” on President Donald Trump’s handling of this current round of nationwide protests linked to the death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police.
Wednesday, MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough urged Defense Secretary Mark Esper to resign if he was used as a “political plot” when law enforcement officers reportedly used force to move protesters from Lafayette Square on Monday for President Donald Trump’s photo-op at St. John’s Church.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman Roy Blunt (R-MO) stated that the Department of Justice should reinstate its pattern and practice reviews of local police departments. Blunt said, [relevant remarks begin around 5:20] “I think
On Tuesday, a Dallas police officer knelt with protesters, asked them to remain peaceful, and told them “there are police officers on this side that do agree with you and respect what you’re doing.” The officer began by challenging the
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox News @ Night,” Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) stated that “we need to listen” to the protesters and the “very legitimate grievance” that they have more often, and “figure out how
Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson dismissed the nation was in the midst of a race war and argued the fault lines were instead along class divisions.
On Tuesday, Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) attended a march on George Floyd’s death in Houston and stated that we can be angered over Floyd’s death, glad law enforcement is “enabling our First Amendment rights. And we can be pissed that some stupid people are looting and rioting, which goes against our American values.”
The New York Police Department has been told to stand down in the face of rioting and looting, according to Ed Mullins, the head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA).
Those protesting the police involved death of George Floyd can now receive funding if they are injured, bail money if they are arrested, and money to pay for coronavirus-related medical bills thanks to Saturday Night Live star Chris Redd, who announced a fund he set up for what he called “front line protesters.”
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Cuomo Primetime,” NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan stated that the people arrested by the police on Monday are “back out here again” and the looters realized “if they’re right back out on the street again, why not do it again the next night.”
Sunday on MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” former Obama administration National Security Adviser Susan Rice said President Donald Trump gave a “Bull Connor-type speech” Monday before going to St. John’s Church, which was damaged in a fire set during protests on Sunday night.
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “MTP Daily,” Washington Post columnist George Will argued it was “frightening” that President Donald Trump has control over America’s nuclear arsenal when he “seems to be coming undone in some ways.”
Tuesday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) warned that America was at a “crossroads,” and that if we didn’t “choose wisely” in the 2020 election, we would see “the demise of the greatest democracy ever on Earth.”
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Evening Edit,” acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan stated that everyone is “united” that George Floyd’s death “is absolutely tragic and those responsible should be held accountable” and that lawful, peaceful protesters should be supported. He also stated that those who are “taking advantage” of those who want to lawfully protest “as an excuse to continue their criminal activity” cannot be allowed to continue.
Actress Ellen Barkin joined the throng of leftists in criticizing President Donald Trump’s Monday visit to St. John’s Episcopal Church, saying Trump “would have gone down in flames” after approaching the church “if Jesus was our Savior.”
Tuesday at a press conference, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) accused President Donald Trump of abusing the military by deploying them to clear out protesters in Washington D.C. Monday.
During a press conference on Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said that while he is concerned that protesting in New York City might cause a resurgence of coronavirus cases, “grappling with an extraordinary crisis, seated in 400 years of American racism…is not the same question as the understandably aggrieved store owner or the devout religious person who wants to go back to services.”
Former Nirvana bandmember Krist Novoselic reportedly praised President Donald Trump’s “law and order” speech on Monday, saying the commander in chief “knocked it out of the park.” Predictably, the musician was shamed on social media, leading him to delete his Facebook post and turn his account private.
During an event on Tuesday, Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) was caught on a hot mic on News 12’s stream asking to speak at an event and saying that he “wouldn’t care” about speaking if he didn’t have a primary challenger.
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Deadline,” network political commentator former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) accused President Donald Trump of not being Christian while commenting on Trump holding the Bible during his visit to St. John’s Church on Monday.
Tuesday on Fox Business Network’s “Morning with Maria,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) emphasized the importance of enforcement of the law, especially as Americans have taken to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd, who died while in the custody of Minneapolis police.
Tuesday on Fox News Channel, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said President Donald Trump held the Bible up during his visit to St. John’s Church on Monday as a “symbol” that worship will not be deterred by arson.
Tuesday on MSNBC, network anchor Katy Tur described President Donald Trump as holding the Bible like he was holding a designer purse during his visit to St. John’s Church on Monday, which was damaged Sunday in a fire set during protests and looting in response to the death of George Floyd.
During Tuesday’s broadcast of “New Day” on CNN, network contributor reacted to police using tear gas to move protesters for President Donald Trump’s photo-op at St. John’s Church the day before.
An NBC News reporter covering the riots over George Floyd’s death in Seattle was hit with a flash-bang grenade during a live broadcast on Monday night.
Tuesday, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani slammed current New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, indicating that de Blasio’s response to unrest in New York City tied to the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody left much to be desired.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) during Tuesday’s “America’s Newsroom” on Fox News Channel praised the president’s remarks, saying Trump is “sending a strong and a correct message” to stop the protests, which the senator noted are hurting people and destroying businesses.
Author and historian Jon Meacham on Tuesday warned President Donald Trump is “drawing on” authoritarianism and “verging toward” “dictatorial power,” the more his presidency goes on.
Tuesday, MSNBC contributor and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson reacted to President Donald Trump having police use tear gas and flashbangs on peaceful protesters so he could get to Lafayette Park and threatening to utilize military to contain the protests, some of which have turned violent.
