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Biden slams Trump's response to George Floyd protests: 'More interested in power than principle'

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Former Vice President Joe Biden will address the ongoing civil unrest across the nation as a « wake-up call » in a speech from Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will address the ongoing civil unrest across the nation as a « wake-up call » in a speech from Philadelphia on Tuesday.
He will also slam President Donald Trump’s handling of the multiple crises plaguing the country, including the protests against police brutality and the coronavirus.
« Look, the presidency is a big job. Nobody will get everything right. And I won’t either. But I promise you this. I won’t traffic in fear and division, » Biden will say, according to excerpts. « I won’t fan the flames of hate. I will seek to heal the racial wounds that have long plagued this country – not use them for political gain. »
The eight days of unrest, sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody, prompted Trump to called for governors to use force when confronting protesters. Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. The officer was charged with third-degree murder. An independent autopsy found that asphyxiation was the cause of Floyd’s death.
« ‘I can’t breathe.’ ‘I can’t breathe.’ George Floyd’s last words. But they didn’t die with him. They’re still being heard. They’re echoing across this nation, » Biden will say, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks.

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