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Biden ignores $ 1 billion in riot damage as he praises George Floyd protesters after Chauvin’s conviction
President Biden ignored the riots, looting, arson and worse that reportedly caused more than $ 1 billion in property damage last year, while on Tuesday praising George Floyd protesters following Derek Chauvin’s conviction on murder charges.
The president said the protesters demonstrated “in peace and purposefully,” a description that applied to the majority of marches in support of justice for Floyd. But Biden made no mention of the riots that also took place, though authorities across the country warned for months that bad actors were exploiting legitimate protests to loot and damage property, commit arson and – in some cases – murder.
Despite estimates that only a small percentage of the protests led to riots, insurance companies reported more than $ 1 billion in property damage. Overtime factor for emergency responders and total cost surpassed the infamous Rodney King Los Angeles riots in 1992 as the most expensive in American history.
More than 140 U.S. cities saw repeated protests in the three weeks immediately following Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT OUR TOP STORY.
In other developments:
– How long could DerekChauvin serve in prison after a guilty verdict?
– Derek Chauvin’s defense team can refer to Rep. Waters because the evidence process was unfair
– Derek Chauvin’s verdict: What’s next for the three officers accused of complicity in George Floyd’s death?
– Pelosi faces severe backlash after thanking George Floyd for ‘sacrificing your life for justice’
– After Derek Chauvin’s conviction, long-term defense lawyers sound: ‘A predetermined conclusion’
– Candace Owens denounces Democrats, media for ‘mafia justice’ in Derek Chauvin’s trial
– Brit Hume on Derek Chauvin’s verdict: America is not a racist country
– Biden, Harris rejects ‘systemic racism’ in US, says Chauvin guilty verdict is ‘giant step’ towards racial justice
– Derek Chauvin wrote the number of the attorney at hand in case of a guilty verdict: report
Ohio police officer shoots deadly teenage girl who appears to be holding a knife during combat, video shows
An Ohio police officer shot dead a teenage girl on Tuesday when she attacked two other people with what appeared to be a knife in east Columbus, images of body cameras released just hours after the fatal shooting shows.
Police were called to the scene around 4:30 PM based on a report from someone attempting to stab others in a house.
As soon as the police stopped, a young female can be seen tackling another female on the ground with what appeared to be a knife in her hand. The girl can then be seen attacking another female nearby while holding the apparent knife in the air, at which point the officer fires multiple shots, fatally injuring the attacker.
“She came up to them with a knife,” you hear the officer say as other officers looked after the girl on the ground. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
In other developments:
Columbus shooting: protesters gather at police headquarters after a teenager is fatally shot by an officer
– Texas babysitter used ‘wrestling-like moves’ on 1-year-old boy and killed him, police say
California woman charged with murdering her three young children
New Jersey police face an investigation after they confiscate children’s bicycles
George W. Bush comments on Matthew McConaughey’s possible run for governor of Texas: ‘It’s a tough thing’
George W. Bush leaned back in a chair on Tuesday and commented on Matthew McConaughey’s possible running for governor of Texas.
“I read that, Matthew, yes …” Bush said during a performance on “Today with Hoda & Jenna,” when asked about reports that the 51-year-old actor was really considering jumping into politics.
Former first lady Laura Bush also appeared on the morning broadcast, which is co-hosted by their daughter Jenna Bush Hager.
“I’m telling you this, it’s a tough thing,” added the former president, referring to politics. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
In other developments:
– Networks beat George W. Bush to hit GOP, but not Biden on immigration
– Robert De Niro’s lawyer repeats the 2017 story in divorce court
Jim Steinman, who wrote hit songs for Meat Loaf, Celine Dion and others, passed away at the age of 73
– Ted Nugent reveals coronavirus diagnosis: ‘Never been so sick in my life’
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– Rep. Val Demings explodes at Rep. Jim Jordan on law enforcement at the hearing
– Chicago police may soon need the supervisor’s OR to chase suspects on foot: report
– Maxine Waters takes victory lap on MSNBC after House GOP’s failed attempt to condemn her over comments
– Why Prince William is reportedly hesitant to quickly reconcile with Prince Harry
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A FEW WORDS
Laura Ingraham mocked the Democrats on Tuesday night, accusing them of telling a false story that America is a racist country.
“A few hours after Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was handed down, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the nation – and lied about the nation,” Fox News host told The Ingraham Angle.
“That’s the big lie: systemic racism,” she continued. Did Joe Biden always believe the nation was racist at its core? Did he believe this when he and Barack Obama were elected, not once, but twice? Does Joe Biden really believe he presides over a country where law enforcement is essentially a racist murder ? machine? “
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