August 12th 2024.
George Floyd's ex-girlfriend, Roxie Washington, and mother of his daughter, Gianna Floyd, recently expressed her support for Democratic Vice President nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, despite the criticism he has received for the riots that followed George Floyd's death. According to TMZ, Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes. This sparked outrage and led to protests under the Black Lives Matter movement, with some turning into violent riots. As a result, former President Donald Trump pressured Walz to send federal forces to the city. However, as a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard, Walz firmly stated that deploying the National Guard would be a failure.
Washington is not swayed by the recent scrutiny of Walz's actions during the riots. She believes the blame should be placed on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who she feels should have done more to protect the city. Washington thinks Frey could have addressed the unrest when riots broke out just three miles from where Floyd was killed.
Despite the backlash, Walz's decision to select Keith Ellison as state Attorney General, which ultimately led to Chauvin's prosecution, is being praised by Floyd's family. His brother, Philonise Floyd, told NBC News that Walz's compassion and dedication to police reform make him a worthy candidate for vice president. "He's built for this fight," Floyd said, expressing his confidence in Walz's ability to handle the role.
Washington also commends Walz for his support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and believes there are other positive actions he has taken that should be highlighted. She, along with other members of Floyd's family, believe that Walz's selection as Harris' running mate is the right choice.
Floyd himself has been a fan of Walz for some time, and he believes that without Walz's decision to appoint Ellison, justice may not have been served. "At first, he seemed like any other politician, but when he chose Keith Ellison as the prosecutor, it showed that he was serious and not just playing politics," Floyd said. He also credits Walz for supporting the family of Daunte Wright, who was also killed by a Minnesota police officer.
As the city of Chicago prepares for the Democratic National Convention, Floyd is ready to support the Harris-Walz team in any way he can. He is confident that they will be able to secure the White House and is willing to assist in any way possible. "I would jump in on anything concerning what's going on with them," he said. Overall, Floyd and his family have faith in Walz and believe he is the right choice for vice president.
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