Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence
The Minnesota Republican party faced backlash for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Attorney General Keith Ellison condemned the gesture as disrespectful to Floyd's family and law enforcement. The moment of silence occurred during the state Republicans' annual convention, coinciding with the anniversary of Floyd's death.
- ▪The Minnesota Republican party held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at their annual convention.
- ▪Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized the gesture as an act of profound cruelty to George Floyd's family.
- ▪Chauvin was convicted of murdering Floyd and has exhausted his legal appeals.
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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court at the Hennepin county courthouse, on 25 June 2021, in Minneapolis. Photograph: APView image in fullscreenFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court at the Hennepin county courthouse, on 25 June 2021, in Minneapolis. Photograph: APGeorge FloydMinnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silenceAttorney general Keith Ellison says gesture at convention was an ‘act of profound cruelty’ to George Floyd’s familyRichard LuscombeMon 1 Jun 2026 12.24 EDTLast modified on Mon 1 Jun 2026 12.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Minnesota Republican party’s decision to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has angered the…
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