While puerto rico does not vote in the election, its been a political thorn in the president s side with democrats ripping him for not doing enough to help the island recover from Hurricane Maria. Today with some six million Puerto Ricans in the United States, President Trump moved to set things right. Almost three years to the day, Hurricane Maria hit puerto rico. Now the president is responding. I have to say in a very nice way, a very respectful way, im the best thing that ever happened to puerto rico. In the past, President Trump has criticized corrupt poll situations in puerto rico and complained the island had already received too much federal relief money. And then the issue of timing. Why not a year ago, two years ago, three years ago . Why now . Weve been working on it for a long time to get it passed. Very tough to get things passed with democrats where they dont want to see this happen. They probably didnt want to see it happen at this point. The award comes as the Biden Cam
Years. The city of minneapolis and the entire country is on edge, depending on the result. President biden finally weighing in earlier today, calling the evidence in the case overwhelming, strongly suggesting that hes hoping for a guilty verdict, but calling for calm, no matter the outcome. Here were his remarks on the case and on the grief that the floyd family is still enduring. Ive come to know George Floyds family, and so i can only imagine the pressure and anxiety theyre feeling. Theyre a good family. Theyre calling for peace and tranquility, no matter what that verdict is. Im praying the verdict is the right verdict, which i think is overwhelming in my view. I wouldnt say that unless the jury was sequestered now, not hearing me say that. The Biden Administration already has been gearing up for any response when the verdict comes down. That preparation includes reaching out to National Guards, minneapolis officials and civil Rights Groups on the ground and all across the country.
Intersections near the white house black lives matter plaza. D. C. Is now gearing up for one of the largest protests in the city yet today with tens of thousands of people expected. A new poll shows why these demonstrations are growing and dont appear to be winding down any time soon. 74 of americans view the death of george floyd as a sign of broader problems in the treatment of African Americans by police. Its a big shift. In 2014 only 43 said the killings of Michael Brown and eric garner were emblem attic of a larger problem. And change is beginning. Minneapolis officials voted to ban choke holds by police. And now that all four officers involved in the death of george floyd have been criminally charged were getting a glimpse into their defense strategy. The attorneys for two of the officers say the men tried to express concern during floyds deadly arrest and had to follow the orders of the most senior officer. Officer chauvin who kept his knee on George Floyds neck for 8 minutes an
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