President Trump says ‘justice will be served’, calls for expedited investigation in George Floyd death
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, April 27, 2020, in Washington. Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.[AP/ Alex Brandon]
President Trump is requesting an expedited investigation of justice for George Floyd’s fatal arrest.
According to a couple of tweets, Trump said that the FBI and the Department of Justice are already well into the investigation at his request.
….I have asked for this investigation to be expedited and greatly appreciate all of the work done by local law enforcement. My heart goes out to George’s family and friends. Justice will be served!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2020