2 Jun 2020

Trump threatens military force against protesters in US

From Checkpoint, 5:08 pm on 2 June 2020

President Trump has threatened to mobilise the military to silence protesters who have been demonstrating for a seventh night in cities across the United States.

George Floyd's death has sent demonstrators onto the streets - crying out for justice and an end to police brutality.

The president has responded by telling governors to get more aggressive, or he'll send troops in.

RNZ Worldwatch reporter Annabel Reid has more.