ORLANDO, Fla. – In his first public comments since George Floyd protests began in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis thanked the actions of peaceful protestors trying to prevent violence and called the actions of the Minneapolis police officer appalling.
Protestors around the country and the world have been calling for justice and change after Floyd died in police custody. DeSantis said during a news conference Wednesday he has watched the video of Floyd’s arrest showing the officer pinning Floyd to the ground with his knee until he lost consciousness.
The video sparked national outrage and has led to questions about the use of force and law enforcement training. “When I saw the video of that cop murdering George Floyd, I was just absolutely