Why is @MeghanMcCain falsely claiming President Trump “hasn’t given a long-form interview, he hasn’t given an address to the nation” about #GeorgeFloyd, the need for justice, and the violent riots?
That’s flat out false. Here are the facts:
That’s flat out false. Here are the facts:
Right after the horrific video of George Floyd’s death went viral, President Trump said on May 27 it was a “very sad event” and he was going to get a full report. He also announced the FBI and DOJ were investigating it at his request.
On May 30, President Trump addressed the nation at length, saying, “The death of George Floyd... was a grave tragedy. It should never have happened. It has filled Americans all over the country with horror, anger, and grief.” whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat…
Following violent riots, President Trump delivered a speech on June 1, addressing the nation on the tragedy of George Floyd’s death and the need for law & order to protect the rights of peaceful protesters and ALL Americans! whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat…
On June 3, President Trump did 2 long-form interviews (radio and TV), reiterating his view that the killing of George Floyd “was a terrible thing” and that “it should have never happened.”
On June 8, President Trump hosted a roundtable with law enforcement officers about solutions to improve policing so that what happened to George Floyd does not happen again.
