westernjournal--2020-05-28--White House Announces Trump Will Sign Significant Executive Order

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order “ pertaining to social media ” on Thursday , White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced Wednesday evening , following a multiday feud between the president and Twitter .
“ This will be a Big Day for social media and FAIRNESS , ” Trump tweeted Thursday morning .
The announcement follows the social media giant ’ s application of an informational label to two of the president ’ s tweets about mail-in voting .
The warning label on the tweets alleging that mail-in ballots will be fraudulent reads “ Get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Watch : Joe Biden Tells Voters That He Is Going To Beat Himself in the 2020 Election “ These Tweets contain potentially misleading information about voting processes and have been labeled to provide additional context about mail-in ballots , ” a Twitter spokesperson told The Hill .
Trump was quick to call out the social media giant for bias and tweeted that there will be “ Big action to follow !
” According to a draft of the order obtained by Bloomberg , it would ask the Federal Communications Commission to issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against lawsuits when they act “ in good faith.
” The clarification could allow users to sue companies over the removal of social media posts and videos that are inconsistent with the terms of service or do not provide enough notice to the users prior to the removal of the posts .
The draft also includes a directive to recreate the White House Tech Bias Reporting Tool that allows Americans to report instances of alleged censorship online , The Hill reported .
“ These platforms act like they are potted plants when [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user experiences , i.e .
the man behind the curtain for everything we can see or hear , ” an administration official told Politico .
This announcement also follows a report from The Wall Street Journal last weekend that Trump is considering creating a panel to review complaints of social media bias .
Earlier in the month , Trump tweeted , “ The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and Google.
” “ The Administration is working to remedy this illegal situation .
Stay tuned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is the most recent call to action the president and conservatives have made against bias on social media platforms .
“ We always knew that Silicon Valley would pull out all the stops to obstruct and interfere with President Trump getting his message through voters , ” Brad Parscale , Trump ’ s 2020 campaign manager , said in a statement .
“ Partnering with the biased fake news media ‘ fact checkers ’ is only a smoke screen Twitter is using to try to lend their obvious political tactics some false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump campaign pulled all our advertising from Twitter months ago , and their clear political bias is one of them.
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order “pertaining to social media” on Thursday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced Wednesday evening, following a multiday feud between the president and Twitter.
“This will be a Big Day for social media and FAIRNESS,” Trump tweeted Thursday morning.
The announcement follows the social media giant’s application of an informational label to two of the president’s tweets about mail-in voting.
The warning label on the tweets alleging that mail-in ballots will be fraudulent reads “Get the facts about mail-in ballots.”
“These Tweets contain potentially misleading information about voting processes and have been labeled to provide additional context about mail-in ballots,” a Twitter spokesperson told The Hill.
Trump was quick to call out the social media giant for bias and tweeted that there will be “Big action to follow!”
Twitter has now shown that everything we have been saying about them (and their other compatriots) is correct. Big action to follow! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2020
According to a draft of the order obtained by Bloomberg, it would ask the Federal Communications Commission to issue rules clarifying social media companies’ protections against lawsuits when they act “in good faith.”
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The clarification could allow users to sue companies over the removal of social media posts and videos that are inconsistent with the terms of service or do not provide enough notice to the users prior to the removal of the posts.
The draft also includes a directive to recreate the White House Tech Bias Reporting Tool that allows Americans to report instances of alleged censorship online, The Hill reported.
“These platforms act like they are potted plants when [in reality] they are curators of user experiences, i.e. the man behind the curtain for everything we can see or hear,” an administration official told Politico.
This announcement also follows a report from The Wall Street Journal last weekend that Trump is considering creating a panel to review complaints of social media bias.
Earlier in the month, Trump tweeted, “The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.”
“The Administration is working to remedy this illegal situation. Stay tuned, and send names & events.”
This is the most recent call to action the president and conservatives have made against bias on social media platforms.
“We always knew that Silicon Valley would pull out all the stops to obstruct and interfere with President Trump getting his message through voters,” Brad Parscale, Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, said in a statement.
“Partnering with the biased fake news media ‘fact checkers’ is only a smoke screen Twitter is using to try to lend their obvious political tactics some false credibility. There are many reasons the Trump campaign pulled all our advertising from Twitter months ago, and their clear political bias is one of them.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-28--Twitter Retroactively Fact-Checks Chinese Official’s Tweet Months Later

Twitter is taking aim at one of China ’ s chief propagandists after the company applied a fact-check label to two of President Donald Trump ’ s tweets .
The platform applied misinformation labels on two tweets from Chinese politician Lijian Zhao from March that suggested the U.S. inserted coronavirus into China .
Twitter previously said that Zhao ’ s tweets did not violate the company ’ s rules , but Twitter updated its policies on May 11 , effectively making tweets from world leaders subject to misinformation labels .
Zhao , the spokesman and deputy director of the Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in early March that , “ It might be the US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan.
” TRENDING : Watch : Joe Biden Tells Voters That He Is Going To Beat Himself in the 2020 Election He also falsely suggested in the tweet that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield was “ arrested.
” Twitter spokeswoman Katie Rosborough shared the labeled tweets with the Daily Caller News Foundation without revealing if other tweets from accounts linked to Chinese officials were similarly flagged .
The company ’ s fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came amid criticism that Twitter has not been doing enough to push back against what many critics believe to be the president ’ s misinformation .
Twitter ’ s fact check on Trump ’ s tweets states : “ Get the facts about mail-in ballots , ” and redirects users to articles refuting Trump ’ s claim that California ’ s move to offer mail-in ballots will lead to widespread voter fraud .
Trump has a long history of lashing out at tech companies for supposedly discriminating against conservatives .
RELATED : Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media Giants Accountable : No More 'Liability Shield' He intends on doubling down Thursday .
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced Wednesday that the president will sign an executive order targeting social media companies .
Details about the order were not forthcoming , but The Washington Post reported late Wednesday that it will include three provisions : direct the Commerce Department to request that the Federal Communications Commission reexamine the scope of Section 230 , a law protecting internet companies from certain lawsuits ; send concerns about political bias to the Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies examine spending on social media ads .
Trump is expected to sign the order Thursday .
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Twitter is taking aim at one of China’s chief propagandists after the company applied a fact-check label to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets.
The platform applied misinformation labels on two tweets from Chinese politician Lijian Zhao from March that suggested the U.S. inserted coronavirus into China.
Twitter previously said that Zhao’s tweets did not violate the company’s rules, but Twitter updated its policies on May 11, effectively making tweets from world leaders subject to misinformation labels.
Trump’s tweets calling California’s mail-in ballot measure “fraudulent” were labeled misinformation.
Zhao, the spokesman and deputy director of the Foreign Ministry’s Information Department, tweeted in early March that, “It might be the US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan.”
He also falsely suggested in the tweet that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield was “arrested.”
2/2 CDC was caught on the spot. When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation! pic.twitter.com/vYNZRFPWo3 — Lijian Zhao 赵立坚 (@zlj517) March 12, 2020
This article is very much important to each and every one of us. Please read and retweet it. COVID-19: Further Evidence that the Virus Originated in the US. https://t.co/LPanIo40MR — Lijian Zhao 赵立坚 (@zlj517) March 13, 2020
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Twitter spokeswoman Katie Rosborough shared the labeled tweets with the Daily Caller News Foundation without revealing if other tweets from accounts linked to Chinese officials were similarly flagged.
The company’s fact check on Trump’s tweets Tuesday came amid criticism that Twitter has not been doing enough to push back against what many critics believe to be the president’s misinformation.
Twitter’s fact check on Trump’s tweets states: “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and redirects users to articles refuting Trump’s claim that California’s move to offer mail-in ballots will lead to widespread voter fraud.
Trump has a long history of lashing out at tech companies for supposedly discriminating against conservatives.
He intends on doubling down Thursday. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced Wednesday that the president will sign an executive order targeting social media companies.
Details about the order were not forthcoming, but The Washington Post reported late Wednesday that it will include three provisions: direct the Commerce Department to request that the Federal Communications Commission reexamine the scope of Section 230, a law protecting internet companies from certain lawsuits; send concerns about political bias to the Federal Trade Commission; and mandate that federal agencies examine spending on social media ads.
Trump is expected to sign the order Thursday.
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westernjournal--2020-05-28--Dog Escapes New Owners and Travels 40 Miles To Find Foster Mom

Foster Fail in the animal world is a real thing .
It ’ s hard to pour so much of yourself into rehabilitating an animal and forming a special bond only to pass it off to someone else .
Fostering is difficult but necessary work , and every once in a while , a critter comes into your life that you just can ’ t shake .
That was certainly true for Seneca Krueger , a psychotherapist who has fostered 30 dogs over the past 12 years , according to the animal-lovers ’ website The Dodo .
The dog she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Krueger — along with the help of her two dogs — was able to provide the time and healing that Zelda so desperately needed .
“ She came with anti-anxiety medications , ” Krueger told The Dodo .
“ Zelda paced .
All day long , she was either pacing or hiding.
” TRENDING : Watch : Joe Biden Tells Voters That He Is Going To Beat Himself in the 2020 Election “ When I was home , she was attached to me .
Over the course of two weeks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her off of her anti-anxiety medications , and the pacing had decreased .
She was even willing to come out of hiding on her own for brief periods of time.
” After two months , Zelda wagged .
After two more months , Zelda barked and played .
Seeing the progress the pup had made , Kruger knew it was time for the next phase in her journey .
“ As Zelda began to gain a little more confidence , I decided it was time for her to find her forever home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is what you are supposed to do as a dog foster — help them adjust and then happily say goodbye as they go and live their best lives.
” But the goodbye wasn ’ t happy .
Krueger was torn as she drove Zelda to her new home outside Minneapolis .
“ I had to pull over to the side of the road because I couldn ’ t see through my tears , ” she told The Dodo .
“ For the first time in my 12 years of dog fostering , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my dog.
” Less than two weeks later , Krueger got the news that Zelda had slipped her lead and was on the run .
Skittish and alone , the dog was spotted here and there , but no one could catch her .
“ My sweet Zelda is still missing !
” Kruger posted on March 20 .
“ It ’ s been over a month now , and no new sightings of her in three weeks .
Zelda went missing from Chanhassen , and was last seen on lake Minnetonka , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Groundbreaking Work To Keep Rare Rhino Subspecies Alive Has Stalled : 'Time Is Working Against Us' “ Zelda is very afraid of humans and should not be approached .
Please share if you know people in this area .
I am offering a $ 100 reward for any sighting that lead to her return.
” Tracking groups helped set up trail cameras and people kept their eyes open for Zelda .
Krueger spent time out looking for the dog , too , desperate to find Zelda especially as the temperatures were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zelda first disappeared , she was seen in Minneapolis — halfway between where she ’ d been lost and Krueger ’ s home .
The adoptive owners relinquished their ownership of the dog , and Krueger redoubled her efforts .
“ She was mine again , ” Krueger said , “ and I was more determined than ever to find her.
” The dog kept getting closer and closer , until a couple near Krueger managed to trap a dog they thought looked like Zelda , three months after she ’ d had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted this dog to be my Zelda , I knew that if there was a lost , scared dog out there on the streets , we had to help it , ” Krueger told The Dodo .
“ Even if it wasn ’ t the dog that I knew and loved , and missed so much.
” The dog that had been trapped looked similar , but she was nearly unrecognizable as Zelda .
A microchip scan confirmed that the pup was indeed Zelda , and Krueger broke down .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do in the face of a miracle ?
I sobbed , ” she said .
“ I apologized to Zelda for not recognizing her .
I touched her for the first time in 97 days .
I assured her that she was going home forever and that I never stopped looking for her.
” “ Zelda is officially my dog .
But let ’ s be honest , it ’ s not like I had a choice .
She is very persistent.
” A video that Krueger shared shows a very happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner .
Krueger may have eventually chosen Zelda , but it ’ s clear that Zelda had made up her mind long ago .
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Foster Fail in the animal world is a real thing. It’s hard to pour so much of yourself into rehabilitating an animal and forming a special bond only to pass it off to someone else.
Fostering is difficult but necessary work, and every once in a while, a critter comes into your life that you just can’t shake.
That was certainly true for Seneca Krueger, a psychotherapist who has fostered 30 dogs over the past 12 years, according to the animal-lovers’ website The Dodo. The dog she grew so attached to was named Zelda, and Krueger — along with the help of her two dogs — was able to provide the time and healing that Zelda so desperately needed.
“She came with anti-anxiety medications,” Krueger told The Dodo. “Zelda paced. All day long, she was either pacing or hiding.”
“When I was home, she was attached to me. Over the course of two weeks of tether training, I had also weaned her off of her anti-anxiety medications, and the pacing had decreased. She was even willing to come out of hiding on her own for brief periods of time.”
After two months, Zelda wagged. After two more months, Zelda barked and played. Seeing the progress the pup had made, Kruger knew it was time for the next phase in her journey.
“As Zelda began to gain a little more confidence, I decided it was time for her to find her forever home,” Krueger told The Dodo. “This is what you are supposed to do as a dog foster — help them adjust and then happily say goodbye as they go and live their best lives.”
But the goodbye wasn’t happy. Krueger was torn as she drove Zelda to her new home outside Minneapolis.
“I had to pull over to the side of the road because I couldn’t see through my tears,” she told The Dodo. “For the first time in my 12 years of dog fostering, I felt like I had given away my dog.”
Less than two weeks later, Krueger got the news that Zelda had slipped her lead and was on the run. Skittish and alone, the dog was spotted here and there, but no one could catch her.
“My sweet Zelda is still missing!” Kruger posted on March 20. “It’s been over a month now, and no new sightings of her in three weeks. Zelda went missing from Chanhassen, and was last seen on lake Minnetonka, exiting near Orono and Minnetonka beach.”
“Zelda is very afraid of humans and should not be approached. Please share if you know people in this area. I am offering a $100 reward for any sighting that lead to her return.”
Tracking groups helped set up trail cameras and people kept their eyes open for Zelda. Krueger spent time out looking for the dog, too, desperate to find Zelda especially as the temperatures were running below zero.
Two months after Zelda first disappeared, she was seen in Minneapolis — halfway between where she’d been lost and Krueger’s home. The adoptive owners relinquished their ownership of the dog, and Krueger redoubled her efforts.
“She was mine again,” Krueger said, “and I was more determined than ever to find her.”
The dog kept getting closer and closer, until a couple near Krueger managed to trap a dog they thought looked like Zelda, three months after she’d had gone missing.
“Although I really wanted this dog to be my Zelda, I knew that if there was a lost, scared dog out there on the streets, we had to help it,” Krueger told The Dodo. “Even if it wasn’t the dog that I knew and loved, and missed so much.”
The dog that had been trapped looked similar, but she was nearly unrecognizable as Zelda. A microchip scan confirmed that the pup was indeed Zelda, and Krueger broke down.
“It was a miracle, and what else do you do in the face of a miracle? I sobbed,” she said. “I apologized to Zelda for not recognizing her. I touched her for the first time in 97 days. I assured her that she was going home forever and that I never stopped looking for her.”
“Zelda is officially my dog. But let’s be honest, it’s not like I had a choice. She is very persistent.”
A video that Krueger shared shows a very happy Zelda who only has eyes for her owner. Krueger may have eventually chosen Zelda, but it’s clear that Zelda had made up her mind long ago.
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westernjournal--2020-05-28--Rioting Sparked by George Floyd Death Intensifies, Turns Deadly

Minneapolis blazed with rage and flames Wednesday night as anti-police protests over the death of George Floyd careened into mass violence and death .
A video showing a police officer kneeling on Floyd ’ s neck sparked deep national anger over the incident .
Floyd , 46 , who told officers he could not breathe , died later Monday .
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for charges to be filed against one of the officers , Derek Chauvin .
On Tuesday , police fired Chauvin and three other officers involved in the incident , which began with police responding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use a counterfeit $ 20 bill in a deli .
The other officers were identified as Thomas Lane , Tou Thao and J. Alexander Keung , according to WCCO-TV .
After a Tuesday protest that began as a vigil and devolved into a mob attack on a police station , protesters took to the streets again Wednesday to set multiple fires , including one inside an AutoZone store , and loot a nearby Target store .
The AutoZone fire was extinguished , then started again by protesters , who also destroyed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Business Owner Accuses Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer 's Husband of Attempting To Get Preferential Treatment Looters also ransacked liquor stores and pharmacies .
Some protesters tried to extinguish the flames while others celebrated taking selfies , according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune .
“ We want justice , so we out here getting justice our way , ” one protester said .
“ We ’ ll take it in our own hands.
” “ We have to get their attention somehow , ” a protester said while spraypainting obscenities on a sidewalk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Precinct police station , where they broke windows until police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets .
The National Guard was eventually summoned to protect the station .
Police officers responding to calls were hit with rocks , bottles and other items .
“ If people are there to truly honor the man and his family , this isn ’ t how you do it , and it ’ s so disrespectful and it ’ s heartbreaking , ” Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said , according to KTTC-TV .
As of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protests had struck five people .
One person was killed when a pawn shop owner shot a man he told police he thought was burglarizing his shop , KSTP-TV reported .
A suspect was in custody .
“ Please , please , Minneapolis , ” Frey said late Wednesday .
“ We can not let tragedy beget more tragedy.
” As of early Thursday , police did not have a count of how many people were arrested .
According to the Star-Tribune , Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only way to express anger is through destroying our own community .
I mean , tomorrow , where are these moms … .
going to be able to get food and diapers for their children ?
We ’ re in a pandemic .
Stores aren ’ t even open.
” “ I do understand the frustration , but you know there ’ s way to protest , to express your displeasure .
And civil disobedience … we know that this exists and it works .
We have an entire civil rights movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I get the anger , but it ’ s a no-win battle .
“ I think , for the most part , the police have remained somewhat restrained , because they have not just flat out started beating people and arresting people and dragging people in the middle of the streets , but the unruliness , the looting , the setting of fire [ to ] our own community is unacceptable and it ’ s painful .
“ Go home and take care of your kids .
Go hug your mama and grandma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting COVID so you can kill your family ?
Take your a– home now.
” Minneapolis Police Federation President Lt. Bob Kroll said in a statement , “ Now is not the time to rush to judgment and immediately condemn our officers .
We ask that the community remain calm and the investigation be completed in full.
” The cause of Floyd ’ s death has not yet been determined , “ pending further testing and investigation by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner ’ s Office , Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Correction : An earlier version of this story included an incorrect spelling of Floyd ’ s name .
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Minneapolis blazed with rage and flames Wednesday night as anti-police protests over the death of George Floyd careened into mass violence and death.
A video showing a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck sparked deep national anger over the incident. Floyd, 46, who told officers he could not breathe, died later Monday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has called for charges to be filed against one of the officers, Derek Chauvin. On Tuesday, police fired Chauvin and three other officers involved in the incident, which began with police responding to a call about a man trying to use a counterfeit $20 bill in a deli. The other officers were identified as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Keung, according to WCCO-TV.
After a Tuesday protest that began as a vigil and devolved into a mob attack on a police station, rioters took to the streets again Wednesday to set multiple fires, including one inside an AutoZone store, and looted a nearby Target store.
The AutoZone fire was extinguished, then started again by rioters, who also destroyed a partially built affordable housing development.
Building engulfed in flames as riots erupt in Minneapolis following the death in police custody of George Floyd. https://t.co/5MVr8yQIO0 pic.twitter.com/I1zsXRecBX — ABC News (@ABC) May 28, 2020
Looters also ransacked liquor stores and pharmacies. Some protesters tried to extinguish the flames while others celebrated taking selfies, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“We want justice, so we out here getting justice our way,” one person said. “We’ll take it in our own hands.”
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“We have to get their attention somehow,” another said while spraypainting obscenities on a sidewalk.
Rioters also descended again on the 3rd Precinct police station, where they broke windows until police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. The National Guard was eventually summoned to protect the station.
Police officers responding to calls were hit with rocks, bottles and other items.
“If people are there to truly honor the man and his family, this isn’t how you do it, and it’s so disrespectful and it’s heartbreaking,” Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said, according to KTTC-TV.
As of early Thursday, gunfire that erupted during the protests had struck five people.
One person was killed when a pawn shop owner shot a man he told police he thought was burglarizing his shop, KSTP-TV reported. A suspect was in custody.
“Please, please, Minneapolis,” Frey said late Wednesday. “We cannot let tragedy beget more tragedy.”
As of early Thursday, police did not have a count of how many people were arrested.
THE LATEST: Minneapolis shuddered with violence overnight as rioters ignited fires and looted stores all over the city, in contrast to the mostly peaceful protests outside of a South Side police station over the police killing of George Floyd. https://t.co/nIBZtLm7kE pic.twitter.com/Afy3U08z8C — Star Tribune (@StarTribune) May 28, 2020
As light dawns on #Mpls, seeing extensive damage of #minneapolisriots here in Uptown neighborhood. @Target store glass doors, windows shattered. The clothes racks pilfered. It’s a mess inside & out. Hearing a lot of pain directly from city residents right now. #GeorgeFloyd @FOX9 pic.twitter.com/lkl6879mzj — Paul Blume (@PaulBlume_FOX9) May 28, 2020
According to the Star-Tribune, Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins said she was “disappointed that people feel like the only way to express anger is through destroying our own community. I mean, tomorrow, where are these moms …. going to be able to get food and diapers for their children? We’re in a pandemic. Stores aren’t even open.”
“I do understand the frustration, but you know there’s way to protest, to express your displeasure. And civil disobedience … we know that this exists and it works. We have an entire civil rights movement to justify it. And yeah, I get the anger, but it’s a no-win battle.
“I think, for the most part, the police have remained somewhat restrained, because they have not just flat out started beating people and arresting people and dragging people in the middle of the streets, but the unruliness, the looting, the setting of fire [to] our own community is unacceptable and it’s painful.
“Go home and take care of your kids. Go hug your mama and grandma. Why are you in the streets getting COVID so you can kill your family? Take your a– home now.”
Minneapolis Police Federation President Lt. Bob Kroll said in a statement, “Now is not the time to rush to judgment and immediately condemn our officers. We ask that the community remain calm and the investigation be completed in full.”
The cause of Floyd’s death has not yet been determined, “pending further testing and investigation by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the FBI,” KMSP-TV reported.
CORRECTION, May 28, 2020: An earlier version of this story and headline included an incorrect spelling of Floyd’s last name.
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westernjournal--2020-05-28--Rush Limbaugh Exudes Optimism for 2020: ‘Trump Is Not Losing the Election’

Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh unequivocally stated recently that Republicans will win in November despite what the polls might be saying .
Dee from Des Moines , Iowa , called into his show May 21 and expressed concern about the close Senate race in Iowa .
She asked the radio legend for his take on the matchup between incumbent Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and likely Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield .
The race has tightened , as The Hill reported , and one recent poll shows that Ernst leads by just a single percentage point .
Limbaugh said he isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he purposefully ignores stories about how Senate Republicans or President Donald Trump are going to lose in November because he doesn ’ t think they are accurate .
“ If the news is negative about Republicans losing the Senate , I immediately ignore it and go [ raspberry ] ’ cause it ain ’ t happening .
If there ’ s a story about Biden beating Trump by 11 , I go [ raspberry ] ’ cause it ’ s BS ; it isn ’ t happening , ” Limbaugh said , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Business Owner Accuses Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer 's Husband of Attempting To Get Preferential Treatment “ Trump is not losing the election , and we ’ re not losing the Senate , and we may win the House , ” he added .
Limbaugh went on to explain why he does not put any stock in polls .
“ All of this in the Drive-By Media is BS !
Whatever Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are threatening or promising is BS .
There ’ s not a shred of truth in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shred of truth in all these polls .
The polls can ’ t possibly be accurate .
Ignore them !
” he said .
“ The things that are going to [ determine ] the outcome of the election in November haven ’ t even happened yet.
” And he does have a point .
In 2016 , every major poll had Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton winning by a wide margin over Trump .
The day before the 2016 election , Reuters published the results of it ’ s final pre-election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent chance of winning the presidency .
The Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation nation didn ’ t have the race close , and the outlet reported at the time that the only way Trump could win was through the “ unlikely combination of turnouts of white , black and Hispanic voters in six or seven states.
” Well , we know how that turned out .
RELATED : Here Is the 1st Thing Rush Does Every Morning During His Cancer Treatment In the final weeks of that legendary race , an ABC News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Remind me , if you will : What was the final electoral vote tally ?
A similar tone is now being set with current polls .
Many are already giving the White House to the presumptive Democratic challenger Joe Biden , even though the election is six months away , based on polling results .
Now , it is true that the RealClearPolitics polling averages show the former vice president leads Trump in key battleground states like Wisconsin , Florida , Michigan , Pennsylvania and Arizona .
But as we saw four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good indicator of who will actually win .
If it were , Hillary Clinton would be in the White House .
What matters are the people who actually go out and cast a vote .
Plus , as Limbaugh pointed out , a lot can happen between now and November .
America is already starting to reopen , and if Trump can get the economy back on track , that would likely inspire plenty of Americans to vote for him again .
In fact , some top Democrats are apparently quite concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a boost for Trump ’ s re-election bid while hurting Biden , according to one report .
And if Trump is able to resume his enormous rallies later this year , he could energize his base .
Democrats are no doubt afraid that this might happen .
“ I ’ m not a political professional strategist , analyst in that regard .
I don ’ t get caught up in polling data minutia and think tank position papers and all this , ’ cause nobody knows , ” Limbaugh said .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact is and the fact remains that whatever it is that ’ s going to determine who wins the election , presidential and all these local , state and congressional races , the events that are going to determine those outcomes have not happened yet.
” Limbaugh noted that Americans are not ready to throw away the Constitution , guns , churches and liberties to put a Democrat in the White House .
He ’ s confident the polls will once again be wrong , and that the combination of voters who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will show up and vote for him again .
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Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh unequivocally stated recently that Republicans will win in November despite what the polls might be saying.
Dee from Des Moines, Iowa, called into his show May 21 and expressed concern about the close Senate race in Iowa. She asked the radio legend for his take on the matchup between incumbent Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and likely Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield.
The race has tightened, as The Hill reported, and one recent poll shows that Ernst leads by just a single percentage point.
Limbaugh said he isn’t worried. In fact, he purposefully ignores stories about how Senate Republicans or President Donald Trump are going to lose in November because he doesn’t think they are accurate.
“If the news is negative about Republicans losing the Senate, I immediately ignore it and go [raspberry] ’cause it ain’t happening. If there’s a story about Biden beating Trump by 11, I go [raspberry] ’cause it’s BS; it isn’t happening,” Limbaugh said, according to a transcript on RushLimbaugh.com.
“Trump is not losing the election, and we’re not losing the Senate, and we may win the House,” he added.
Limbaugh went on to explain why he does not put any stock in polls.
“All of this in the Drive-By Media is BS! Whatever Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are threatening or promising is BS. There’s not a shred of truth in the Drive-By Media. There’s not a shred of truth in all these polls. The polls can’t possibly be accurate. Ignore them!” he said.
“The things that are going to [determine] the outcome of the election in November haven’t even happened yet.”
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And he does have a point.
In 2016, every major poll had Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton winning by a wide margin over Trump.
The day before the 2016 election, Reuters published the results of it’s final pre-election poll, which gave Clinton a 90 percent chance of winning the presidency.
The Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation nation didn’t have the race close, and the outlet reported at the time that the only way Trump could win was through the “unlikely combination of turnouts of white, black and Hispanic voters in six or seven states.”
Well, we know how that turned out.
In the final weeks of that legendary race, an ABC News reported Clinton had a double-digit lead nationwide.
Remind me, if you will: What was the final electoral vote tally?
A similar tone is now being set with current polls.
Many are already giving the White House to the presumptive Democratic challenger Joe Biden, even though the election is six months away, based on polling results.
Now, it is true that the RealClearPolitics polling averages show the former vice president leads Trump in key battleground states like Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona.
But as we saw four years ago, polling is not necessarily a good indicator of who will actually win. If it were, Hillary Clinton would be in the White House.
What matters are the people who actually go out and cast a vote.
Plus, as Limbaugh pointed out, a lot can happen between now and November.
America is already starting to reopen, and if Trump can get the economy back on track, that would likely inspire plenty of Americans to vote for him again.
In fact, some top Democrats are apparently quite concerned that an economic comeback could serve as a boost for Trump’s re-election bid while hurting Biden, according to one report.
And if Trump is able to resume his enormous rallies later this year, he could energize his base. Democrats are no doubt afraid that this might happen.
“I’m not a political professional strategist, analyst in that regard. I don’t get caught up in polling data minutia and think tank position papers and all this, ’cause nobody knows,” Limbaugh said.
“It’s impossible to know. And the fact is and the fact remains that whatever it is that’s going to determine who wins the election, presidential and all these local, state and congressional races, the events that are going to determine those outcomes have not happened yet.”
Limbaugh noted that Americans are not ready to throw away the Constitution, guns, churches and liberties to put a Democrat in the White House.
He’s confident the polls will once again be wrong, and that the combination of voters who turned out for Trump four years ago will show up and vote for him again.
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westernjournal--2020-05-28--Transgenders Can’t Compete Against Girls in CT High School Sports, DoE Says

A Connecticut policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violates the civil rights of female athletes , the U.S. Education Department ’ s Office for Civil Rights has ruled .
The ruling , which was obtained Thursday by The Associated Press , comes in response to a complaint filed last year by several female track athletes , who argued that two transgender runners who were born male had an unfair physical advantage .
The office said in a 45-page letter that it may seek to withhold federal funding over the policy , which allows transgender athletes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify .
It said the policy is a violation of Title IX , the federal civil rights law that guarantees equal education opportunities for women , including in athletics .
It has “ denied female student-athletes athletic benefits and opportunities , including advancing to the finals in events , higher level competitions , awards , medals , recognition , and the possibility of greater visibility to colleges and other benefits , ” according to the letter , which is dated May 15 .
TRENDING : Watch : Joe Biden Tells Voters That He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 Election The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference says its policy complies with a state law barring schools from discriminating against transgender students .
“ Connecticut law is clear and students who identify as female are to be recognized as female for all purposes — including high school sports , ” the athletic conference said in a statement .
“ To do otherwise would not only be discriminatory but would deprive high school students of the meaningful opportunity to participate in educational activities , including inter-scholastic sports , based on sex-stereotyping and prejudice sought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Connecticut state law.
” The federal decision carries implications beyond Connecticut , said Roger Brooks , an attorney for the Alliance Defending Freedom , which represents the girls who brought the complaint .
“ Around the nation , districts are going to want to be reading this , because it does have legal implications , ” he said .
“ It is a first decision from the agency charged with enforcing Title IX addressing the question of whether males on the playing field or on the track are depriving girls of opportunities consistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Civil Rights ruling names the CIAC and school districts in which the transgender runners and those filing the complaint competed — Glastonbury , Bloomfield , Hartford , Cromwell , Canton , and Danbury .
The office said it will “ either initiate administrative proceedings to suspend , terminate , or refuse to grant or continue and defer financial assistance ” to the CIAC and those districts or refer the cases to the U.S. Department of Justice .
In its letter , the Office for Civil Rights said it notified the CIAC and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February , but that subsequent negotiations failed to result in an agreement over the policy .
RELATED : College Track Stars Urge Federal Judge To Stand Against Transgender Athletes in Female Sports The dispute , which is already the subject of a federal lawsuit , centers on two transgender sprinters , Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood , who have frequently outperformed their competitors , winning a combined 15 girls state indoor or outdoor championship races since 2017 , according to the lawsuit .
Lawyers for the transgender athletes have argued that both are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an equal footing with the girls they are competing against .
The plantiffs sought to block the participation of Miller and Yearwood , both seniors , from spring track meets , which were later canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic .
They were also seeking to erase all records set by the transgender athletes .
Connecticut is one of 18 states , along with Washington , D.C. , that allows transgender high school athletes to compete without restrictions , according to Transathlete.com , which tracks state policies in high school sports across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polices barring the participation of transgender athletes , and Idaho recently became the first state to pass a law banning transgender women from competing in women ’ s sports .
The American Civil Liberties Union and Legal Voice filed a federal lawsuit contending that law violates the U.S. Constitution because it is discriminatory and an invasion of privacy .
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A Connecticut policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violates the civil rights of female athletes, the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has ruled.
The ruling, which was obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, comes in response to a complaint filed last year by several female track athletes, who argued that two transgender runners who were born male had an unfair physical advantage.
The office said in a 45-page letter that it may seek to withhold federal funding over the policy, which allows transgender athletes to participate as the gender with which they identify.
It said the policy is a violation of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that guarantees equal education opportunities for women, including in athletics.
It has “denied female student-athletes athletic benefits and opportunities, including advancing to the finals in events, higher level competitions, awards, medals, recognition, and the possibility of greater visibility to colleges and other benefits,” according to the letter, which is dated May 15.
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference says its policy complies with a state law barring schools from discriminating against transgender students.
“Connecticut law is clear and students who identify as female are to be recognized as female for all purposes — including high school sports,” the athletic conference said in a statement.
“To do otherwise would not only be discriminatory but would deprive high school students of the meaningful opportunity to participate in educational activities, including inter-scholastic sports, based on sex-stereotyping and prejudice sought to be prevented by Title IX and Connecticut state law.”
The federal decision carries implications beyond Connecticut, said Roger Brooks, an attorney for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents the girls who brought the complaint.
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“Around the nation, districts are going to want to be reading this, because it does have legal implications,” he said.
“It is a first decision from the agency charged with enforcing Title IX addressing the question of whether males on the playing field or on the track are depriving girls of opportunities consistent with Title IX.”
The Office for Civil Rights ruling names the CIAC and school districts in which the transgender runners and those filing the complaint competed — Glastonbury, Bloomfield, Hartford, Cromwell, Canton, and Danbury.
The office said it will “either initiate administrative proceedings to suspend, terminate, or refuse to grant or continue and defer financial assistance” to the CIAC and those districts or refer the cases to the U.S. Department of Justice.
In its letter, the Office for Civil Rights said it notified the CIAC and the school districts of its pending decision in February, but that subsequent negotiations failed to result in an agreement over the policy.
The dispute, which is already the subject of a federal lawsuit, centers on two transgender sprinters, Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood, who have frequently outperformed their competitors, winning a combined 15 girls state indoor or outdoor championship races since 2017, according to the lawsuit.
Lawyers for the transgender athletes have argued that both are undergoing hormone treatments that have put them on an equal footing with the girls they are competing against.
The plantiffs sought to block the participation of Miller and Yearwood, both seniors, from spring track meets, which were later canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were also seeking to erase all records set by the transgender athletes.
Connecticut is one of 18 states, along with Washington, D.C., that allows transgender high school athletes to compete without restrictions, according to Transathlete.com, which tracks state policies in high school sports across the country.
Several other states have polices barring the participation of transgender athletes, and Idaho recently became the first state to pass a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The American Civil Liberties Union and Legal Voice filed a federal lawsuit contending that law violates the U.S. Constitution because it is discriminatory and an invasion of privacy.
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westernjournal--2020-05-30--Cuomo Blames Nursing Homes for COVID Patients He Made Them Take

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo is yet another Democratic leader who has failed to accept any personal responsibility during the coronavirus crisis .
Early on in the pandemic , Cuomo made it clear that he was in charge of “ his ” state and enacted orders shutting down restaurants and other businesses .
“ The buck stops on my desk , ” Cuomo said on March 17 to audiences across the country .
“ Your local mayor did not close your restaurants , your bars , your gyms or your schools .
I did .
I did .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are upset by what we have done , be upset at me.
” Well , his tune certainly changed when he got caught red-handed ordering nursing homes to take coronavirus patients back in March , which ultimately led to a significant number of New York ’ s COVID-19 deaths .
On March 25 , the governor issued an executive order stripping away nursing homes ’ rights to reject accepting patients who tested positive for the virus .
TRENDING : Bombshell : Klobuchar Refused To Prosecute Officer at Center of George Floyd Case , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shall be denied re-admission or admission to the [ nursing home ] solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19 .
[ Nursing homes ] are prohibited from requiring a hospitalized resident who is determined medically stable to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission , ” the order read .
As of May 11 , according to The New York Times , well over 5,000 COVID-19 deaths have come from New York nursing homes .
That number sheds a disturbing light on Cuomo ’ s disastrous order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that nursing homes “ don ’ t have a right to object .
That is the rule and that is the regulation and they have to comply with that , ” the New York Post reported .
And the governor is now shifting the blame to the nursing homes that he forced to take COVID patients .
“ The regulation is common sense : If you can ’ t provide adequate care , you can ’ t have the patient in your facility and that ’ s your basic fiduciary obligation — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s also your legal obligation , ” he said .
Cuomo ’ s negligence potentially cost thousands of lives , but he is fighting to deflect any wrongdoing on his part .
It ’ s not just the innocent nursing homes that are receiving blame .
Arguably the left ’ s biggest scapegoat , President Donald Trump , has also found himself in Cuomo ’ s crosshairs .
RELATED : Watch : Mob Forces Woman Out of Stores for Not Wearing a Mask Cuomo and his team insisted that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump administration ’ s policy .
“ What New York did was follow what the Republican administration said to do .
… Don ’ t criticize the state for following the president ’ s policy , ” Cuomo said at a Saturday briefing , Fox News reported .
The same day , Cuomo ’ s aide Melissa DeRosa said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines were a basis for several states ’ recommendations for receiving coronavirus patients into nursing homes .
“ Nursing homes should admit any individuals that they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals from hospitals where a case of COVID-19 was/is present .
Also , if possible , dedicate a unit/wing exclusively for any residents coming or returning from the hospital .
This can serve as a step-down unit where they remain for 14 days with no symptoms , ” the guidelines state .
“ Not could .
Should , ” DeRosa said .
“ That is President Trump ’ s CMS and CDC .
… There are over a dozen states that did the exact same thing.
” The administrator of the Centers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuted those claims on Wednesday .
“ Under no circumstances should a hospital discharge a patient to a nursing home that is not prepared to take care of those patients ’ needs , ” CMS Administrator Seema Verma said on Fox News Radio ’ s “ The Brian Kilmeade Show.
” “ President Trump took very early actions when it came to nursing homes , ” Verma went on .
“ We prohibited visitors [ and ] put out guidance to both nursing homes and states.
” To make matters even shadier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly been deleted by the New York Department of Health , according to Fox .
The order is no longer available on the state ’ s website .
Somehow Cuomo has still captured the hearts of leftists across the country , despite his massive faux pas .
The establishment media is intent on portraying him as a hero instead of the villain .
Cuomo is playing the ultimate blame game : abusing his power to justify ill-planned orders , then deflecting from the issue and refusing to take responsibility .
Unfortunately , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating nursing home order , it won ’ t bring back the lives lost because of it .
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is yet another Democratic leader who has failed to accept any personal responsibility during the coronavirus crisis.
Early on in the pandemic, Cuomo made it clear that he was in charge of “his” state and enacted orders shutting down restaurants and other businesses.
“The buck stops on my desk,” Cuomo said on March 17 to audiences across the country. “Your local mayor did not close your restaurants, your bars, your gyms or your schools. I did. I did. I assume full responsibility. … If you are upset by what we have done, be upset at me.”
Well, his tune certainly changed when he got caught red-handed ordering nursing homes to take coronavirus patients back in March, which ultimately led to a significant number of New York’s COVID-19 deaths.
On March 25, the governor issued an executive order stripping away nursing homes’ rights to reject accepting patients who tested positive for the virus.
“No resident shall be denied re-admission or admission to the [nursing home] solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19. [Nursing homes] are prohibited from requiring a hospitalized resident who is determined medically stable to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission,” the order read.
The original order (with @NYGovCuomo‘s name right on it!) literally did not even allow incoming patients to be *tested* much less rejected. https://t.co/MjmjzYeDBN pic.twitter.com/2VXT3QMIqH — jerylbier (@JerylBier) May 27, 2020
As of May 11, according to The New York Times, well over 5,000 COVID-19 deaths have come from New York nursing homes. That number sheds a disturbing light on Cuomo’s disastrous order.
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At a Wednesday news conference, Cuomo said that nursing homes “don’t have a right to object. That is the rule and that is the regulation and they have to comply with that,” the New York Post reported.
And the governor is now shifting the blame to the nursing homes that he forced to take COVID patients.
“The regulation is common sense: If you can’t provide adequate care, you can’t have the patient in your facility and that’s your basic fiduciary obligation — I would say, ethical obligation — and it’s also your legal obligation,” he said.
Cuomo’s negligence potentially cost thousands of lives, but he is fighting to deflect any wrongdoing on his part.
It’s not just the innocent nursing homes that are receiving blame. Arguably the left’s biggest scapegoat, President Donald Trump, has also found himself in Cuomo’s crosshairs.
Cuomo and his team insisted that his order was in direct correlation with the Trump administration’s policy.
“What New York did was follow what the Republican administration said to do. … Don’t criticize the state for following the president’s policy,” Cuomo said at a Saturday briefing, Fox News reported.
The same day, Cuomo’s aide Melissa DeRosa said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines were a basis for several states’ recommendations for receiving coronavirus patients into nursing homes.
“Nursing homes should admit any individuals that they would normally admit to their facility, including individuals from hospitals where a case of COVID-19 was/is present. Also, if possible, dedicate a unit/wing exclusively for any residents coming or returning from the hospital. This can serve as a step-down unit where they remain for 14 days with no symptoms,” the guidelines state.
“Not could. Should,” DeRosa said. “That is President Trump’s CMS and CDC. … There are over a dozen states that did the exact same thing.”
The administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, however, refuted those claims on Wednesday.
“Under no circumstances should a hospital discharge a patient to a nursing home that is not prepared to take care of those patients’ needs,” CMS Administrator Seema Verma said on Fox News Radio’s “The Brian Kilmeade Show.”
“President Trump took very early actions when it came to nursing homes,” Verma went on. “We prohibited visitors [and] put out guidance to both nursing homes and states.”
To make matters even shadier, Cuomo’s disastrous March order has reportedly been deleted by the New York Department of Health, according to Fox. The order is no longer available on the state’s website.
Somehow Cuomo has still captured the hearts of leftists across the country, despite his massive faux pas. The establishment media is intent on portraying him as a hero instead of the villain.
Andrew Cuomo’s approval rating has surged beyond 80 percent. New York is the global epicenter for COVID-19 and there’s little the government did well to contain the virus in its early stages. 20,000+ people have died. It is truly one of the most remarkable PR coups of all-time. — Ross Barkan (@RossBarkan) May 7, 2020
Cuomo is playing the ultimate blame game: abusing his power to justify ill-planned orders, then deflecting from the issue and refusing to take responsibility. Unfortunately, no matter how Cuomo attempts to rationalize his devastating nursing home order, it won’t bring back the lives lost because of it.
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westernjournal--2020-05-29--Trump Announces His Final Decision on World Health Organization

Amid a fiery tirade aimed at China , President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the United States is severing its relationship with the World Health Organization .
During a Rose Garden appearance at which he took no questions , Trump slammed China for its response to the coronavirus .
“ The world is now suffering as a result of the malfeasance of the Chinese government , ” Trump said .
“ China ’ s cover-up of the Wuhan Virus allowed the disease to spread all over the world , instigating a global pandemic that has cost more than 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worldwide , ” he went on .
“ Chinese officials ignored their reporting obligations to the World Health Organization and pressured the World Health Organization to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered by Chinese authorities.
” TRENDING : Bombshell : Klobuchar Refused To Prosecute Officer at Center of George Floyd Case , Might Have Prevented Death Trump later turned to the WHO .
Because of his dissatisfaction with the organization , the president had initially suspended funding to the WHO and went on to call for reforms .
“ China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organization despite only paying $ 40 million per year compared to what the United States has been paying , which is approximately $ 450 million a year , ” Trump said .
“ We have detailed the reforms that it must make and engaged with them directly , but they have refused to act .
“ Because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms , we will be today terminating our relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president after his announcement .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump failed to talk about the issues that mattered — coronavirus and racism .
“ President Trump ’ s Rose Garden event just now was pathetic .
It perfectly encapsulates his inability to lead when our nation needs it most .
The only question is whether President Trump is afraid to lead or just doesn ’ t know how , ” Schumer said in a statement , according to The Hill .
RELATED : Clinton Piles on Trump over Minneapolis Tweets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American Citizens' “ Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice .
But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading , ” Schumer said .
Patrice Harris , the president of the American Medical Association , said Trump ’ s action “ serves no logical purpose and makes finding a way out of this public health crisis dramatically more challenging , ” The Washington Post reported .
Others rallied around the president .
During his Rose Garden appearance , Trump also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communist regime of stealing intellectual property and said that because Hong Kong ’ s pro-China leadership is muzzling pro-democracy protesters , Hong Kong ’ s special trade status would be revoked .
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Amid a fiery tirade aimed at China, President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the United States is severing its relationship with the World Health Organization.
During a Rose Garden appearance at which he took no questions, Trump slammed China for its response to the coronavirus.
“The world is now suffering as a result of the malfeasance of the Chinese government,” Trump said.
“China’s cover-up of the Wuhan Virus allowed the disease to spread all over the world, instigating a global pandemic that has cost more than 100,000 American lives and over a million lives worldwide,” he went on.
“Chinese officials ignored their reporting obligations to the World Health Organization and pressured the World Health Organization to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered by Chinese authorities.”
Trump later turned to the WHO. Because of his dissatisfaction with the organization, the president had initially suspended funding to the WHO and went on to call for reforms.
“China has total control over the World Health Organization despite only paying $40 million per year compared to what the United States has been paying, which is approximately $450 million a year,” Trump said.
“We have detailed the reforms that it must make and engaged with them directly, but they have refused to act.
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“Because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms, we will be today terminating our relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs.”
Some lashed out at the president after his announcement.
Trump said “The world needs answers from China on the virus.” We’re less likely to get answers on anything (or viral samples for research), if we’re not a @WHO member. He’s planning on “redirecting funding”-where? For what? Polio? AIDS? Malaria? TB? https://t.co/ClyWcRnW54 — Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) May 29, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump failed to talk about the issues that mattered — coronavirus and racism.
“President Trump’s Rose Garden event just now was pathetic. It perfectly encapsulates his inability to lead when our nation needs it most. The only question is whether President Trump is afraid to lead or just doesn’t know how,” Schumer said in a statement, according to The Hill.
“Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading,” Schumer said.
Patrice Harris, the president of the American Medical Association, said Trump’s action “serves no logical purpose and makes finding a way out of this public health crisis dramatically more challenging,” The Washington Post reported.
Others rallied around the president.
I am so proud of our President @realDonaldTrump for his decisive and firm actions today with #China and the @WHO. America First is another campaign promise KEPT. ?? — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) May 29, 2020
America doesn’t need to be paying an organization hundreds of millions of dollars a year to lie to us and do more to aid Communist China’s cover-up than protect the world from a pandemic.@realDonaldTrump is right to terminate our relationship with the World Health Organization. — Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) May 29, 2020
Great news: President Trump has just terminated our relationship with @WHO, a pro-abortion organization that claims: – Killing children advances “health” – Contraception is one of the “best investments for women’s health” – Abortion is an “essential service” during #COVID19 — Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) May 29, 2020
During his Rose Garden appearance, Trump also slammed China on trade, accused the communist regime of stealing intellectual property and said that because Hong Kong’s pro-China leadership is muzzling pro-democracy protesters, Hong Kong’s special trade status would be revoked.
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westernjournal--2020-05-29--Hours Before Riot Cops Arrest CNN Crew, Mainstream Media Fail Only Compounds the Disaster

Riot police cuffed a CNN crew in Minneapolis only hours after a competing establishment media outlet gave the nation a dishonest account of the severity of the unrest in the city .
The shocking arrest happened early Friday morning as fires from the previous night ’ s riots still smoldered .
State police claimed the crew was put in handcuffs after refusing to obey an order to move , according to CNN .
Live video of the arrest appears to dispute that account , as network correspondent Omar Jimenez repeatedly asked officers where he should relocate to .
TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Center of George Floyd Case , Might Have Prevented Death The crew was eventually released later that morning after an intervention from Democratic Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz .
Walz reaffirmed the media ’ s crucial place in covering events like this , apologizing for the arrest .
But Minneapolis State Patrol isn ’ t the only group caught in an embarrassing place after Thursday night ’ s riots .
Hours prior to the CNN crew ’ s early morning arrest , an MSNBC reporter downplayed the protests as the night descended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a protest , ” reporter Ali Velshi said .
“ It is not generally speaking unruly.
” Velshi ’ s dishonest assessment of the situation was given as a massive blaze burned in the background and police control had clearly not been established .
The ongoing riot , the latest in a string of violent demonstrations , would tear through community businesses all throughout Thursday night and Friday morning .
Innocent business owners were caught up in the rampage , and a police precinct building was essentially surrendered by the MPD before being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The failings of both media and the city ’ s policing system ( though the CNN crew was arrested by state police ) have been highlighted by the out-of-control protests , a state of chaos kick-started by the viral video of a since-fired Minneapolis Police Department officer keeping his knee on the neck of a suspect , George Floyd , who later died .
Although the officer at the center of the video , Derek Chauvin , was arrested Friday , it happened after days of peaceful demonstrations and violent protests .
Dishonest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the problems faced by Minneapolis as conflicting accounts of what is happening seem poised to arise .
Even as outrage over the Floyd case reaches a fever pitch , many mainstream journalists have failed to shine a light on other shocking instances of police brutality happening across America .
With more protests appearing to be virtually guaranteed throughout the weekend , there ’ s plenty of time for the mainstream media to present an unbiased and honest account of what is happening .
From what we ’ ve seen so far however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promising .
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Riot police cuffed a CNN crew in Minneapolis only hours after a competing establishment media outlet gave the nation a dishonest account of the severity of the unrest in the city.
The shocking arrest happened early Friday morning as fires from the previous night’s riots still smoldered.
State police claimed the crew was put in handcuffs after refusing to obey an order to move, according to CNN.
Live video of the arrest appears to dispute that account, as network correspondent Omar Jimenez repeatedly asked officers where he should relocate to.
Watch the footage below:
The crew was eventually released later that morning after an intervention from Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Walz reaffirmed the media’s crucial place in covering events like this, apologizing for the arrest.
But Minneapolis State Patrol isn’t the only group caught in an embarrassing place after Thursday night’s riots.
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Hours prior to the CNN crew’s early morning arrest, an MSNBC reporter downplayed the protests as the night descended into chaos.
“This is mostly a protest,” reporter Ali Velshi said. “It is not generally speaking unruly.”
Velshi’s dishonest assessment of the situation was given as a massive blaze burned in the background and police control had clearly not been established.
MSNBC reporter just now: “I want to be clear on how I characterize this. This is mostly a protest. It is not generally speaking unruly.” The guy is literally standing in front of a burning building in the middle of a riot. pic.twitter.com/IzCV6On4sF — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 29, 2020
The ongoing riot, the latest in a string of violent demonstrations, would tear through community businesses all throughout Thursday night and Friday morning.
Innocent business owners were caught up in the rampage, and a police precinct building was essentially surrendered by the MPD before being stormed and torched by the mob.
The failings of both media and the city’s policing system (though the CNN crew was arrested by state police) have been highlighted by the out-of-control protests, a state of chaos kick-started by the viral video of a since-fired Minneapolis Police Department officer keeping his knee on the neck of a suspect, George Floyd, who later died.
Although the officer at the center of the video, Derek Chauvin, was arrested Friday, it happened after days of peaceful demonstrations and violent protests.
Dishonest reporting from the mainstream media only compounds the problems faced by Minneapolis as conflicting accounts of what is happening seem poised to arise.
Even as outrage over the Floyd case reaches a fever pitch, many mainstream journalists have failed to shine a light on other shocking instances of police brutality happening across America.
With more protests appearing to be virtually guaranteed throughout the weekend, there’s plenty of time for the mainstream media to present an unbiased and honest account of what is happening.
From what we’ve seen so far however, the likelihood of that happening is not promising.
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westernjournal--2020-05-29--MSNBC Caught Spreading Fake News as Fire Burns Behind Reporter

As fires raged behind MSNBC ’ s Ali Velshi Thursday night during the network ’ s coverage of the rioting in Minneapolis , the reporter assured his viewers that all was well .
It shouldn ’ t come as a surprise that an outlet known for pushing sensational and dishonest reporting would be busted for doing so .
But seldom do we have a chance to see that dishonesty so dramatically displayed .
Velshi was in the city following protests and riots following the death of George Floyd , a black man who died Monday while in police custody .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday was something violent and lawless .
TRENDING : Bombshell : Klobuchar Refused To Prosecute Officer at Center of George Floyd Case , Might Have Prevented Death A police precinct burned and some minority-owned businesses were indiscriminately attacked by mobs with weapons and spray paint .
But Velshi saw something completely different than others , which brings us to a song .
“ All lies and jests .
Still , a man hears what he wants to hear , and disregards the rest.
” The song perfectly encapsulates Velshi ’ s self-deception and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his viewers .
RELATED : Hours Before Riot Cops Arrest CNN Crew , Mainstream Media Fail Only Compounds the Disaster That narrative was apparently that the people sacking a beautiful American city behind him were a reverent bunch .
As a massive fire raged behind him , Velshi told his viewers the truth — at least the way he saw it .
“ I want to be clear in how I characterize this .
This is mostly a protest .
It is not generally speaking unruly , but fires have been started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have almost been humorous if it weren ’ t so tragic for Minnesotans .
Velshi looked more like Kevin Bacon ’ s supporting character in the 1978 comedy film “ Animal House ” than a serious reporter .
Even amid violence tearing apart a major American city , the establishment media is reminding us just how dishonest it is .
Velshi can lie to himself , but pictures and video do not generally engage in telling fibs .
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As fires raged behind MSNBC’s Ali Velshi Thursday night during the network’s coverage of the rioting in Minneapolis, the reporter assured his viewers that all was well.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that an outlet known for pushing sensational and dishonest reporting would be busted for doing so.
But seldom do we have a chance to see that dishonesty so dramatically displayed.
Velshi was in the city following protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died Monday while in police custody.
What many saw on TV and online Thursday was something violent and lawless.
The entire police station is now on fire in Minneapolis and police and firefighters have been instructed to stand down. The city is going to burn to the ground tonight. pic.twitter.com/1MtIXAEWtD — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 29, 2020
A police precinct burned and some minority-owned businesses were indiscriminately attacked by mobs with weapons and spray paint.
THIS IS A TERRORIST ATTACK! 3rd Precinct is on Fire ARREST THESE PEOPLE NOW BEFORE THEY KILL SOMEONE! CALL THE NATIONAL GUARD NOW#minneapolisriots #MinneapolisRiot pic.twitter.com/A8bI4yFupB — Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) May 29, 2020
But Velshi saw something completely different than others, which brings us to a song.
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“All lies and jests. Still, a man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest.”
Simon & Garfunkel eloquently wrote these lyrics for 1970’s “The Boxer.”
The song perfectly encapsulates Velshi’s self-deception and his fight to push a phony narrative on his viewers.
That narrative was apparently that the people sacking a beautiful American city behind him were a reverent bunch.
As a massive fire raged behind him, Velshi told his viewers the truth — at least the way he saw it.
“I want to be clear in how I characterize this. This is mostly a protest. It is not generally speaking unruly, but fires have been started,” he said.
MSNBC reporter just now: “I want to be clear on how I characterize this. This is mostly a protest. It is not generally speaking unruly.” The guy is literally standing in front of a burning building in the middle of a riot. pic.twitter.com/IzCV6On4sF — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) May 29, 2020
The moment would have almost been humorous if it weren’t so tragic for Minnesotans.
Velshi looked more like Kevin Bacon’s supporting character in the 1978 comedy film “Animal House” than a serious reporter.
Even amid violence tearing apart a major American city, the establishment media is reminding us just how dishonest it is.
Velshi can lie to himself, but pictures and video do not generally engage in telling fibs.
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westernjournal--2020-05-29--Republican Field Office Reportedly Attacked with Gunfire During Event

A gunshot reportedly tore through the window of a GOP field office in Arizona on Thursday during a Trump Victory event .
Multiple witnesses said that it “ seemed like a gunshot , based on their experience with weaponry , ” a Republican National Committee official told Fox News .
A group of five volunteers had gathered at the GOP office in Mohave County to host an online “ MAGA Meet Up ” event .
While no one was hurt , the RNC official did refer to the incident as a “ scary situation.
” A Bullhead City Police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an aggravated assault and criminal damage incident at the ” GOP office .
TRENDING : Bombshell : Klobuchar Refused To Prosecute Officer at Center of George Floyd Case , Might Have Prevented Death However , the spokesperson added to Fox that at this time , police do not believed the damage was caused by a firearm .
In a statement sent to The Western Journal , Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward responded to what she called “ an unmistakable attack.
” “ Last night , there was an unmistakable attack on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , Arizona , when our volunteers — several of whom have military backgrounds — heard a gunshot shatter a window near the front door , ” Ward said .
“ Thankfully , no one was hurt .
After recent horrendous attacks against supporters of President Trump in Florida , New Hampshire , New Mexico , and now here , enough is enough .
“ Americans should not have to live in fear that expressing their political beliefs will result in physical harm or retaliation.
” Additionally , RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ pattern of violence ” against the president ’ s supporters .
“ This pattern of violence against @ realDonaldTrump ’ s supporters needs to end , ” the chairwoman wrote .
“ It doesn ’ t matter whether you are a Republican or a Democrat , there is no place for these disgusting acts of violence in our politics.
” They weren ’ t the only Republicans to speak out .
“ Last night , another group of President Donald Trump supporters appeared to be targeted when a gun shot was fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were inside hosting an event , ” Trump Victory spokesman Rick Gorka told Fox News .
“ Thankfully no one was hurt.
” This latest incident in Arizona follows a series of violent attacks on Trump supporters .
Only a few months prior in February , a New Hampshire man was arrested for allegedly slapping a teenage Trump supporter .
Additionally , there have been several instances in the years since Trump ’ s 2016 election of supporters wearing “ Make America Great Again ” hats who have been targeted with physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a representative from Trump Victory , but did not receive a response before publication .
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A gunshot reportedly tore through the window of a GOP field office in Arizona on Thursday during a Trump Victory event.
Multiple witnesses said that it “seemed like a gunshot, based on their experience with weaponry,” a Republican National Committee official told Fox News.
A group of five volunteers had gathered at the GOP office in Mohave County to host an online “MAGA Meet Up” event.
While no one was hurt, the RNC official did refer to the incident as a “scary situation.”
A Bullhead City Police spokesperson said Friday that authorities are “investigating an aggravated assault and criminal damage incident at the” GOP office.
However, the spokesperson added to Fox that at this time, police do not believed the damage was caused by a firearm.
In a statement sent to The Western Journal, Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward responded to what she called “an unmistakable attack.”
“Last night, there was an unmistakable attack on a clearly marked local Republican office in Bullhead City, Arizona, when our volunteers — several of whom have military backgrounds — heard a gunshot shatter a window near the front door,” Ward said.
“Thankfully, no one was hurt. After recent horrendous attacks against supporters of President Trump in Florida, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and now here, enough is enough.
“Americans should not have to live in fear that expressing their political beliefs will result in physical harm or retaliation.”
Additionally, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel took to Twitter on Friday to denounce the “pattern of violence” against the president’s supporters.
This pattern of violence against @realDonaldTrump’s supporters needs to end. It doesn’t matter whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, there is no place for these disgusting acts of violence in our politics.https://t.co/kQsMKamY84 — Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) May 29, 2020
“This pattern of violence against @realDonaldTrump’s supporters needs to end,” the chairwoman wrote.
“It doesn’t matter whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, there is no place for these disgusting acts of violence in our politics.”
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They weren’t the only Republicans to speak out.
“Last night, another group of President Donald Trump supporters appeared to be targeted when a gun shot was fired into a clearly-marked local Republican office while they were inside hosting an event,” Trump Victory spokesman Rick Gorka told Fox News.
“Thankfully no one was hurt.”
This latest incident in Arizona follows a series of violent attacks on Trump supporters.
Only a few months prior in February, a New Hampshire man was arrested for allegedly slapping a teenage Trump supporter.
Additionally, there have been several instances in the years since Trump’s 2016 election of supporters wearing “Make America Great Again” hats who have been targeted with physical violence.
The Western Journal reached out to a representative from Trump Victory, but did not receive a response before publication.
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westernjournal--2020-05-29--Minnesota Governor Begs for Calm as Chaos Continues

Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz is issued a plea for calm Friday to rioting protesters who have thrown the city of Minneapolis into chaos this week following the death of George Floyd .
Floyd died after a police officer taking him into custody kept his knee on Floyd ’ s neck for almost nine minutes , according to documents charging the since-fired officer , Derek Chauvin , with third-degree murder and manslaughter .
Outraged by a video of the incident that went viral , protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis this week .
The demonstrations took a dark turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set fire to dozens of buildings and looted business .
Speaking at a news conference on Friday , Walz made an appeal for the “ rule of law ” to prevail .
TRENDING : Bombshell : Klobuchar Refused To Prosecute Officer at Center of George Floyd Case , Might Have Prevented Death “ I understand clearly there is no trust in many of our communities , ” the Democratic governor said .
“ I will not patronize you as a white man without living those lived experiences , ” Walz added , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us.
” “ Help us use humane ways to get the streets to a place where we can restore the justice so that those that are expressing rage and anger and demanding justice are heard , not those who throw fire bombs into businesses , ” he said .
Walz then lamented that many of the businesses being targeted are owned by people of color .
The Democrat said he plans to “ restore order ” to the city but added : “ We can not have the looting and the recklessness that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it because we can ’ t function as a society.
” Walz also claimed the criminal justice system is biased against minorities , but asked protesters to be patient as he works for reforms .
“ Help me restore that order , ” he said .
Also Friday , President Donald Trump announcing the arrival of the National Guard in Minneapolis .
“ 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 !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Clinton Piles on Trump over Minneapolis Tweets : He 's 'Calling for Violence Against American Citizens' On Thursday , rioters set fires across a portion of Minneapolis , including at the police department ’ s third precinct station , which they breached .
The lawlessness occurred a day after a Target location was gutted and vandalized by looters .
Other businesses were also attacked , including an AutoZone location that was set on fire .
The protests began after Floyd died Monday following an incident in which he was detained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his knee on Floyd ’ s neck after Floyd , who pleaded for Chauvin to remove his knee , was detained for allegedly attempting to pass off a counterfeit $ 20 bill as real .
Chauvin , meanwhile , was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter .
According to the criminal complaint against Chauvin , his knee was on Floyd ’ s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds , despite the fact that “ police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Three other officers who were on the scene of the arrest of Floyd have not yet been charged with a crime , but they were all fired , along with Chauvin .
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is issued a plea for calm Friday to rioting protesters who have thrown the city of Minneapolis into chaos this week following the death of George Floyd.
Floyd died after a police officer taking him into custody kept his knee on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes, according to documents charging the since-fired officer, Derek Chauvin, with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Outraged by a video of the incident that went viral, protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis this week.
The demonstrations took a dark turn on Wednesday and Thursday, as rioters set fire to dozens of buildings and looted business.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Walz made an appeal for the “rule of law” to prevail.
“I understand clearly there is no trust in many of our communities,” the Democratic governor said.
“I will not patronize you as a white man without living those lived experiences,” Walz added, “but I am asking you to help us.”
“Help us use humane ways to get the streets to a place where we can restore the justice so that those that are expressing rage and anger and demanding justice are heard, not those who throw fire bombs into businesses,” he said.
Walz then lamented that many of the businesses being targeted are owned by people of color.
The Democrat said he plans to “restore order” to the city but added: “We cannot have the looting and the recklessness that went on. We cannot have it because we can’t function as a society.”
Walz also claimed the criminal justice system is biased against minorities, but asked protesters to be patient as he works for reforms.
“Help me restore that order,” he said.
Also Friday, President Donald Trump announcing the arrival of the National Guard in Minneapolis.
“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!!!” he wrote on Twitter.
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!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
On Thursday, rioters set fires across a portion of Minneapolis, including at the police department’s third precinct station, which they breached.
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The lawlessness occurred a day after a Target location was gutted and vandalized by looters.
Other businesses were also attacked, including an AutoZone location that was set on fire.
The protests began after Floyd died Monday following an incident in which he was detained by police.
Chauvin was filmed placing his knee on Floyd’s neck after Floyd, who pleaded for Chauvin to remove his knee, was detained for allegedly attempting to pass off a counterfeit $20 bill as real.
Floyd later died.
Chauvin, meanwhile, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
According to the criminal complaint against Chauvin, his knee was on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds, despite the fact that “police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous,” NBC News reported.
Three other officers who were on the scene of the arrest of Floyd have not yet been charged with a crime, but they were all fired, along with Chauvin.
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