Response to protests in the US: Donald Trump delivers speech in the rose garden

US President Donald Trump wants to counter the ongoing protests against racism in the United States with a speech in the rose garden of the White House.

• Donald Trump * wants to deliver a speech on the ongoing protests in the United States . 
• Trump's handling of the protests has been criticized many times. #
• Protests in the United States after the death of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks

Update, June 16, 2020, 5:45 pm: Donald Trump plans to deliver a speech across the U.S. in response to ongoing protests against racism and police violence . Trump wants to turn to his countrymen from the rose garden of the White House. There is speculation as to whether the US president will announce reforms.

Protests in the US: Donald Trump plans speech on "race and unity"

First registration from June 11th, 2020

The United States has not come to rest since George Floyd's death . After a weekend of protests surrounding George Floyd's death, White House officials are planning a Donald Trump speech on "Race and Unity." Trump is due to turn to the US next week, Ben Carson, minister of housing and urban development in Trump's cabinet, hinted in an interview to news channel CNN. 

Donald Trump: US President wants to deliver a speech

US President Donald Trump has condemned Floyd's death several times. However, he is accused of not clearly positioning himself against racism and not showing enough understanding for the anger about discrimination and injustice in the country. His visit to a nearby church, including the use of tear gas against demonstrators, had caused an outcry among believers and atheists alike. To de-escalate, Trump could now take a clear position in his speech. 

LAW & ORDER!

Even Donald Trump's handling of the protests caused a stir. He described the riots as "acts of domestic terror" and appealed to all mayors and governors to "show an overwhelming police presence" "until the violence is put down". 

George Floyd's death: Donald Trump's handling of the protests in criticism 

George Floyd died in a brutal arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25. A white police officer had pressed his knee on the neck of Floyd lying on the ground for almost nine minutes - despite all requests from the 46-year-old to let him breathe. Floyd was arrested on suspicion of paying with a false $ 20 bill. Since his death, there have been major protests in the United States - and worldwide - against police violence, racism and discrimination.

By Marvin Ziegele 

The day before George Floyd's funeral, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden meets with the family of the killed. Numerous statues in the United States honor controversial historical figures. The works of art are targeted at the protests of George Floyd's death.

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