Joe Biden to Meet George Floyd's Family on Monday

Democratic nominee for President of the United States Joe Biden will travel to Houston on Monday to meet the family of George Floyd, his officials said, two weeks after the death of the 46-year-old black American when he was arrested by police have sparked widespread protests against racial discrimination in the United States and around the world.

Joe Biden is expected to offer condolences to those closest to George Floyd and record a video message for the private funeral service to be held Tuesday in George Floyd's hometown of Houston. The Democratic candidate should not attend the service in order to avoid any disruption which might be caused by his protection by the secret services. A public ceremony is also scheduled for Monday in Houston.

Joe Biden recently criticized President Donald Trump's attitude to the protests, which have been largely peaceful but have occasionally led to violent clashes and property damage.

Joe Biden's move to Texas comes in an election campaign disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Since the start of the containment measures, Joe Biden has only left his Delaware home a few times and has traveled no further than Philadelphia.

Joe Biden, who served as vice president under Barack Obama, is often praised by his supporters for his ability to provide comfort to those in mourning. His first wife and young daughter died in a car accident, and his son Beau died of brain cancer.