US protesters converge outside White House, seek justice for George Floyd

Several hundred people shouting "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't breathe" have converged on the White House for a second straight day to protest against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's response.

Speaking in Florida after watching the launch of a SpaceX rocket, the president said: "I stand before you as a friend and ally to every American seeking justice and peace, and I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot, rob, attack and menace. Healing, not hatred, justice, not chaos are the missions at hand."

Three lines of barricades separate protesters from a loose line of uniformed police officers at Lafayette Park, across from the White House. At one point, the protesters left the park, chanting as they marched up a nearby street. A block from the White House, they held a moment of silence and brief sit-in.