Jacob Frey criticized for remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day, six years after death sparked riots
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faced criticism for a social media post remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day. Critics argued that the post disrespected fallen veterans, emphasizing the importance of the holiday. Frey stated that Floyd's death prompted necessary conversations about race and policing in the city.
- ▪Jacob Frey honored George Floyd in a social media post on Memorial Day, marking six years since his death.
- ▪Critics, including State Rep. Randy Fine, condemned the post for overshadowing the significance of Memorial Day.
- ▪Floyd's death in 2020 led to widespread protests and calls for police reform across the United States.
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Police and Law Enforcement Jacob Frey criticized for remembering George Floyd on Memorial Day, six years after death sparked riots Critics including State Rep. Randy Fine and reporter Andy Ngo said the post disrespected fallen veterans on the holiday By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 25, 2026 8:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video BLM Condemns Tony Hinchcliffe's George Floyd Joke | OutKick The Show w/ Clay Travis Clay says we shouldn't cancel comedians NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey received pushback Monday over a social media post remembering George Floyd, whose Memorial Day death six years ago triggered nationwide protests and riots, as well as calls to defund law enforcement…
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