First Lady Melania Trump Finally Speaks About Violence and Protests Across the Country
United States First Lady Melania Trump urges everyone for a peaceful protest and not to stage violence and riot, according to a recently published article.
Violence Across the Country
Many people across the country either coming from African-Americans or White-Americans are staging different protests following the death of George Floyd who was accused of counterfeiting $20 in a grocery store.
The violence, vandalism, and looting even erupted just blocks away from the White House and hundreds of protesters were chanting the name of George Floyd. The protest happened during the morning hours on May 31.
However, a supposed to be peaceful protest ended up into violence. According to a recently published report by Latin Post, the protest escalated when a police officer threw a pepper spray. This led hundreds of protesters to retaliate.
First Lady Melania Trump Urges Everyone to Have a Peaceful Protest
The country is now battling two problems. The global pandemic that infected almost a million in the country and the current unrest and violence across the different states. The protests broke out over the weekend.
On the official social media account of the FLOTUS, she wrote: "Saddened to see our country & communities being damaged & vandalized, I ask everyone to protest in peace & focus on taking care of one another & healing our great nation."
She wrote her message after the violence erupted near the White House where many businesses and vehicles were burnt into the fire. Over the weekend, FLOTUS also tweeted and wrote: "our country allows for peaceful protests, but there is no reason for violence."
Moreover, because of her concern to the country who continue to battle the global pandemic and is now facing another problem, posted again on her Twitter account and wrote: Our country allows for peaceful protests, but there is no reason for violence. I've seen our citizens unify & take care of one another through COVID19 & we can't stop now. My deepest condolences to the family of George Floyd. As a nation, let's focus on peace, prayers & healing.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Released a Statement
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany released a statement and said: "This president has been very clear that we need law and order in this country. The violence demeans the peaceful protesters who have a legitimate grievance when we see angry mob mentality take over and those horrific images of businesses burning and fires in the streets of this country."
When she was asked if Pres. Donald Trump will address the nation about the present violence, she answered and said: "A national Oval Office address is not going to stop Antifa. What's going to stop is action. And this president is committed to acting on this," She also asserted that the focus of the PLOTUS today is acting and keeping the streets safe.
Meanwhile, even if Pres. Donald Trump will not make an official address regarding the violence, his administration is making a way to stabilize the current unrest in the country.
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