George Floyd Death: Trump to deliver police reforms soon, White House official informs

As relentless protests over tragic death of George Floyd continue to grip  United States, President Donald Trump has decided to introduce police reform measures in days to come, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany informed on Wednesday.

" president has spent last ten days quietly and diligently working on proposals to dress issues that protesters have raised across country, legitimate issues, and that body of work I'm told is reaching its final edits and we hope to produce it for you in coming days," McEnany said.

Trump's police reform initiative may be introduced in form of legislative proposals or executive orders,  White House official ded. In wake of widespre protests against police brutality and racial injustice, police reform measures are being opted in New York, Minnesota, California, and Washington DC. Some of measures include a prohibition on using neck restraints, transparency concerning police officers with a record of abuse, and a ban on use of rubber bullets and chemical irritants.

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George Floyd’s death

George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man was arrested by local police for unspecified charges on May 26. A tussle broke out between George Floyd and police officials, which resulted in Floyd’s death after being subdued for several minutes by an officer. In a video that went viral on internet, officer was seen pressing his knee against Floyd's neck who was seen gasping for air before turning motionless.

George Floyd's death has triggered mass unrest in various parts of US. As per reports, police officer Derek Chauvin and three or officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao, and J Alexander Kueng - were later fired by Minneapolis Police Department. Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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