Ayesha Curry rips Donald Trump over tweets calling George Floyd protesters 'THUGS'

George Floyd's murder has resulted in people protesting in Minnesota despite quarantine measures imposed due to COVID-19. Some of protests were violent, which caused US President Donald Trump to comment on protesters, referring to m as 'thugs' who are promoting violence. protesters are garing to seek justice for Geroge Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, who was murdered by a police officer named Derek Chauvin after he pressed his knee on Floyd's neck while igring his cries for help as he was unable to brea. Chauvin and or officers involved in incident have since n been fired, with Chauvin being charged for murder. 

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Ayesha Curry was one of many people who called out Trump for his tweet, calling him 'disgusting' and said she would pray for Tump though she did t want to. She also took to social media to support protesters and ir actions. Trump's tweet was also flagged by Twitter, saying it violated ir rule about glorifying violence. tweet can only be viewed, but user will be able to like or reply to it.

Ayesha Curry calls out Donald Trump

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Ayesha Curry's husband and Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry also spoke on situation, stating that reality that Floyd was murdered and had a family cant be igred. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Magic Johnson and Steve Kerr are few or NBA stars who commented on situation. Retired NBA player Stephen Jackson, who called Floyd his bror, has been constantly protecting for him and was also present at a rally held for Floyd in Minnesota along with Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Okogie.

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Protests to ask for justice began on Wednesday and situation escalated after y reached  Third Precinct and several or buildings. On Thursday night (EST), Minnesota Goverr Tim Walz activated 500 National Guard soldiers as protests continued. Chauvin was recently charged for third-degree murder and manslaughter and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman stated that this was fastest y have ever charged a police officer.

Chauvin had 18 previous complaints to his name, while one of  or officers, Tou Thao had six. After Chavin was arrested and charged, protesters continued to protest as y want or three officers charged as well. 

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