President Biden on Monday called for “peace and quiet” following Daunte Wright’s fatal meeting with police in Minnesota, saying his death does not justify violence or looting.
The president also said he is waiting for a full investigation into the matter before considering the agent’s intentions. He also noted that he has seen images from the body camera of the Wright traffic stop.
“We have spoken with the governor and the mayor, we have spoken with the authorities there and I have not called Daunte Wright’s family, but the prayers are with his family. Something tragic really happened, but I think we have to wait and see what the research shows: all the research. You’ve all seen, I guess, how I did, the movie, which is really the body cam, which is pretty graphic. The question is: was it an accident? Was it intentional? This is yet to be determined through a full investigation, “Biden told reporters.
The president said he had been informed of the situation and continued to insist on looting and violence following Wright’s death.
“But in the meantime, I want to make it clear again, there is no justification, no justification, for the looting. No justification for the violence. Peaceful protest: understandable. And it is that, as we know, we know that the anger, pain and trauma that exists in the black community in this environment are real. It is serious and consistent. But it will not justify violence and / or looting, “Biden said.
“In the meantime, I ask for peace and calm. And we should listen to Daunte ‘mother, who is calling for peace and calm, “the president added.
When asked if the federal government should resort to federal resources to keep the peace, Biden said there were already federal resources on the ground, including those already in preparation for Derek Chauvin’s ongoing trial.
“There will be no shortage of help and support from the federal government if local authorities believe it is necessary,” he said.
Asked if he thinks the situation is about to be shaved, Biden said: “Now I will not speculate. I hope there will be a verdict and a result that will be supported by the vast majority of the people in the region and that is my expectation. “