Updated 31 May 2020 at 10:05 IST
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.
- World News
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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:
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The professionally managed so-called “protesters” at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd. They were just there to cause trouble. The @SecretService handled them easily. Tonight, I understand, is MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE???
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2020
Published By : Associated Press Television News
Published On: 31 May 2020 at 10:05 IST