Trump Encourages Governors To ‘Dominate’ Protesters, Blames Democrats For Unrest

Trump Encourages Governors To ‘Dominate’ Protesters, Blames Democrats For Unrest

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President Trump on Monday called governors weak and urged them to “dominate” to prevent further violent demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck.

Plus former Vice President Joe Biden meets with black leaders and is encouraged to listen to younger African-Americans.

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