The phrase, however, didn’t originate with Trump, and its racist origins are explained in articles for HuffPost and NBC News.
Floyd, an African-American resident of Minneapolis, died on Monday while in police custody. In a disturbing video of his arrest, Floyd can be heard saying, “I can’t breathe” while handcuffed and pinned to the ground. Floyd’s death has inspired angry demonstrations not only in Minneapolis, but also, in other U.S. cities ranging from New York to Los Angeles to Chicago. Continue reading.