Rep. Gonzalez Issues Statement on President Trump Use of Force on Peaceful Protestors
June 03, 2020
June 03, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's authorization of the use of force against peaceful protestors and threats to deploy the military:
"While I condemn any violence used in protest, President Trump's response to America's warranted anger and mourning is a stain upon the memory of our nation. By labeling peaceful protestors and Black Americans as "thugs", the president glorifies and incites vio . . .
"While I condemn any violence used in protest, President Trump's response to America's warranted anger and mourning is a stain upon the memory of our nation. By labeling peaceful protestors and Black Americans as "thugs", the president glorifies and incites vio . . .