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Published 10:05 IST, May 31st 2020

George Floyd protestors pepper-sprayed at White House as 'Black Lives Matter' meets 'MAGA'

Police fired pepper spray at demonstrators near the White House and DC National Guard was called in as pockets of violence erupted during a second straight night of protests on Saturday over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's response to it.

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George Floyd protestors pepper-sprayed at White House as 'Black Lives Matter' meets 'MAGA'
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Police fired pepper spray at demonstrators near the White House and DC National Guard was called in as pockets of violence erupted during a second straight night of protests on Saturday over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's response to it.

Hundreds of people converged on the White House and marched along the National Mall, chanting “Black Lives Matter,” “I can't breathe” and “No justice, no peace.”

Protesters dragged away barricades and some broke up concrete to use as projectiles. At one point, a trash bin was set on fire. The D.C. demonstration was one of several around the country protesting against Floyd’s death.

President Trump had earlier tweeted:

10:05 IST, May 31st 2020