June 6th 2024.
The Congressional Black Caucus has strongly condemned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her recent comments about Democrats and their supposed worship of George Floyd. In response to remarks made by Rep. Jamie Raskin accusing Greene and her fellow GOP lawmakers of "worshiping" former President Donald Trump, Greene lashed out and claimed that Democrats were the ones who truly idolized a convicted felon like Floyd.
The Caucus wasted no time in calling out Greene's behavior, stating that her actions were unacceptable even by the lowest standards of the Republican party. They emphasized that George Floyd did not deserve to die, and it is the duty of a member of Congress to recognize and acknowledge his humanity.
Greene, however, seemed unapologetic as she shared a video of her remarks to reporters, doubling down on her claims that Democrats were the ones worshiping Floyd. She also brought up Raskin's comments and accused him of blindly supporting a convicted felon, just like the media and Democrats did with George Floyd during the nationwide riots that followed his tragic death at the hands of a white police officer.
Floyd's death in 2020 sparked a global movement against racism and police brutality, with many taking to the streets to demand justice for his murder. Derek Chauvin, the former police officer responsible for Floyd's death, was ultimately convicted of murder, but the damage had already been done. The Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum, and people became more aware of the systemic racism and injustices faced by the Black community.
During a recent hearing, Raskin apologized on behalf of his Republican colleagues for treating Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Disease, "like a convicted felon." However, Raskin also pointed out that some Republicans were openly supporting a convicted felon like Trump, who was the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes.
As Floyd's family marked the fourth anniversary of his death, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which aims to bring about federal police reform. Speaking at a gathering of those affected by police violence, Jackson Lee stressed the importance of this legislation in preventing further tragedies. She expressed her hope that no one else would have to lose their humanity, dignity, and constitutional rights due to police brutality.
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