Published 17:21 IST, May 30th 2020
Taylor Swift condemns Donald Trump for threatening violence against protestors
After Donald Trump threatened violence against the people protesting for George Floyd's death, singer Taylor Swift called him out for it. Read details.
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Just a few days ago, news of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis stunned everyone around globe. Many celebrities came out to condemn his tragic death at hands of law enforcement officers, allegedly. People have also taken to streets and are heavily protesting against what is being seen as a racial crime. Amid all of this, Taylor Swift called out US President Donald Trump for his tweet threatening violence against people protesting in Minneapolis.
Taylor Swift condemns Donald Trump for threatening violence against protestors
Taylor Swift was raging after Trump's tweets and took to her social media to condemn him for his tweets. She did t hold back after US President's remark and called him out for threatening violence against protestors. singer even vowed to vote him out in upcoming vember elections.
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Donald Trump's tweet was considered so shocking that Twitter flagged it for violating its guidelines and glorifying violence. However, micro-blogging site later decided that it was in public's best interest for tweet to remain accessible to m and ded a link that describes public interest. Later, when White House tried to post same tweet as Trump, it was tagged with warning label as well.
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protestors started at intersection where Floyd was assaulted and me ir way into city from re. demonstration by protestors also turned violent at times with m burning down a police precinct and looting a Target store. Many celebrities have voiced ir support for George Floyd's death and singer Cardi B also rallied behind protestors saying that people are left with choice.
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About incident
A 46-year-old African American man named George Floyd passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, after being handcuffed and pinned to ground by a police officer’s knee. incident was recorded by a bystander and went viral on social media inciting r from people all over globe. explosive foot led to an FBI civil rights investigation and firing of officer and three colleagues who were also at scene.
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victims said in a media interaction that y treated George horribly and y should be charged with murder. case is still in progress and four officers related to case have been fired. latest news that came in is that officer Derek Chauvin, man who was caught kneeling on victim's neck in video, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder.
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17:21 IST, May 30th 2020