In the United States, calls for extensive police reform are being made. President Donald Trump is raging against "anarchists".
- For US President Donald Trump * , the brutal police operation against George Floyd * is an isolated case.
- He rejects demands for a redistribution of funds for the police .
- Now Trump repeats his accusation of "anarchists" - and gets contraindications.
Update of June 14, 9:16 a.m .: A black man was killed again in a police operation in the United States . In response to the fatal police shots at 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, the city's chief of police , Erika Shields , resigned. Brooks' death sparked additional anti-racism protests in the city.
Unrest in the US: Trump calls for tough line against "ugly anarchists"
First report of June 12 : Seattle - US President Donald Trump * has condemned the death of black George Floyd * several times and emphasized the right to peaceful demonstrations. Critics accuse him of not clearly positioning themselves against racism. Trump has so far commented on the ongoing protests over Floyd's death, primarily from a security perspective.
Trump on unrest after George Floyd's death: "This is not a game"
Trump has now also done this with a view of the US city of Seattle . After days of protest and clashes with the police, demonstrators set up an "autonomous zone" not far from the Capitol.
Trump then tweeted to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan : “Take back your city NOW. If you don't, I'll do it. It's not a game. ”The president asked the two Democrats to stop “ ugly anarchists ” immediately. Trump accused the authorities of leaving Seattle to "terrorists".
Governor of Washington to Trump: "Should Stay Out"
Durkan and Inslee already responded to Trump's first tweets on Wednesday. "A man who cannot govern at all should stay out of Washington State affairs," wrote the governor.
A man who is totally incapable of governing should stay out of Washington state's business. "Stoop" tweeting. https://t.co/O6i04qmZ9v
- Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) June 11, 2020Durkan tweeted: “Take us all to safety. Go back to your bunker. ”She was referring to the fact that Trump was temporarily in the White House bunker during angry protests in the capital Washington at the end of May. Trump had rejected the statement that he was there for security reasons.
Unrest in the USA: Seattle blocks zone for cars
The Seattle authorities denied reports that left-wing activists are behind the establishment of the "autonomous zone." The atmosphere there was relaxed on Thursday. Many people, including families with children, walked the streets that were closed to cars. The attempt by two police officers to penetrate a currently closed guard in the "autonomous zone" caused a stir. The demonstrators blocked their way.
The nationwide protests against racism * and police violence had been triggered by the violent death of African American George Floyd. The 46-year-old had died in Minneapolis in late May after white policeman Derek Chauvin * pushed his knee back for almost nine minutes.
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