Minneapolis Mayor Fires Back at Trump’s Overnight Twitter Attack
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) is firing back at President Donald Trump’s tweets amid the violent protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in police custody. Late Thursday evening…
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) is firing back at President Donald Trump’s tweets amid the violent protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in police custody.
Late Thursday evening, Trump sounded off about the protests as he described Frey as a “very weak radical left” mayor.
During a press conference held in the very early hours of Friday morning, Frey pushed back against Trump’s claims.
“Weakness is refusing to take responsibility for your own actions. Weakness is pointing your finger at somebody else during a time of crisis. Donald Trump knows nothing about the strength of Minneapolis,” Frey said during the 1 a.m. press conference.
He added, “We are strong as hell. Is this a difficult time period? Yes. But you better be damn sure that we’re going to get through this.”
See Frey’s remarks below:
Frey’s remarks follow Trump’s tweets about his leadership and the protests that have erupted in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The president tweeted, “I can’t stand back watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right.”