US: Donald Trump invokes George Floyd in economy victory lap

President Donald Trump invoked George Floyd's name in his victory lap speech about the economy.

"Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying this is a great thing that's happening for our country," said Trump.

"It's a great day for him, a great day for everybody."

Floyd, a handcuffed black man pleaded for air as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Floyd's neck for several minutes, leading to his death.

Trump's comments come as he urges governors to “dominate” protesters and toss perpetrators of violence in prison.

And also just days after his administration's move earlier this week to forcibly clear out peaceful protesters near the White House so the president could walk to a nearby church to pose for photos holding up a Bible.