Crump backs Walz for VP due to his response to Floyd's death.

According to a report from Newsweek, attorney Ben Crump praised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, saying he would make a strong choice for the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Crump commended Walz for his support of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, who both lost their lives at the hands of law enforcement. He pointed out that Walz had reached out to the families of both victims and used his position to advocate for police reform legislation. Crump also noted that Walz's actions had earned his personal respect. 

Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked outrage and led to widespread protests, with the Black Lives Matter movement gaining renewed momentum. Former President Donald Trump had urged Walz to deploy federal forces to Minneapolis, but the governor, who had served in the Army National Guard for 24 years, refused, stating that it would be a failure. Instead, Walz offered public safety support, including mental health response teams, and signed laws banning police chokeholds. 

In 2021, Walz met with the family of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, just 11 miles from where Floyd died. Crump praised Walz for his understanding of the struggles faced by Black communities and his efforts to address them through legislation. He also highlighted Walz's commitment to issues such as voting rights, missing and murdered Black women, and the CROWN Act. Crump stated that Walz's track record as governor showed his dedication to improving the lives of everyday Americans. 

Despite Walz's accomplishments, his opponents have attempted to discredit him by labeling him a "political extremist." They have also criticized him for his handling of the Floyd protests and a new law requiring public schools to provide menstrual products in both boys' and girls' bathrooms. However, their attacks were undermined when leaked audio from a phone call between Trump and Walz showed the former president praising the governor's handling of the protests. This revelation further solidified Crump's belief that Walz would be an excellent vice president alongside Kamala Harris, with a focus on addressing the economic needs of marginalized Americans.

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