'I wish the officers hadn’t done that,' New York mayor says, after police drive into barrier holding back protesters
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said late Saturday evening that a video of an NYPD car driving into a barrier with protesters behind and knocking them over was"upsetting."“Look, I’ve seen that video, and I’ve obviously heard about a number of other instances -- it’s inappropriate for protestors to surround a police vehicle and threaten police officers. That’s wrong on its face and that hasn’t happened in the history of protest in this city,” de Blasio said.
He added that"the video was upsetting, and I wish the officers hadn’t done that. But I also understood that they didn’t start the situation. The situation was started by a group of protestors converging on a police vehicle, attacking that vehicle, it’s unacceptable."“I’m not going to blame officers who were trying to deal with an absolutely impossible situation. The folks who were converging on that police car did the wrong thing to begin with, and they created an untenable situation.
Yeah. Uh huh. Sure. Closing the stores because of the protests.
heidiponyrider Target was closing stores any way the are losing money. The riots are just an excuse
Sorry for the people who need the jobs but looting endangers all
I believe the protesters are still keeping safe distance during this difficult period georgesfloyd
Probably a good idea. Maybe decontaminate them while they're at it. Nobody wears a mask in target. Feels like a disease hotspot.
If GeorgeSoros shirted the stock and then finances domestic terrorists to attack the store and therefore make the stock price drop and profit heavily will be be charged?
mr_jettlife
I'm for peaceful protests, totally against looting. We are angry and tired of being ignored, killed, and incarcerated by the system.
No longer essential huh
Target has looted communities for decades Now it's their turn. No pity.
Unfortunate name choice.
Well I ever be able to use my Target gift card? Guess not..
Democrats Covid-19 Virus shaming to stay home IS Over!
'Oh! We can't break in and loot this store guys! It's closed!!' 🤦♀️ 😆😆😆😆
By starting violence at protests, cops become the enemy of the people. Everyone&I MEAN everyone knows the cops start the violence at protests2020& have been hiring people2start the violence. The con is up. PoliceBrutality PROTESTING seattleprotest BlackLivesMatter riots2020
Target should permanently close all stores looted by these thugs and Antifa. Do not do business in cities that support these terrorists
Pathetic and sad
Lot of China bot accounts spreading division in these comments.
GothamMutt
A preview of the AmericanSpring
Why is Target always a target
TheOldOlaf Don’t be confused about where the real violence in Looding is coming from. White supremacist at infiltrated black lives matter protest and are doing significant damage to buildings and businesses. Don’t believe what you see. White supremacists are inciting!!
In other words target has closed 175 stores in cities
Rather than speak out in unity and say they are against the brutal treatment of unharmed black men. THEY CLOSED ALL STORES
Damn I had something to return today
Don't make the black kids angry.
Now they’ll be a target for looters...
They’re MOCKING you
That's the best for now till the situation is calm
Good targets just for people who think there to good for walmart
That’s so sad. Poor people beating laid off -
Good luck wiping your a— now
When you act like heathens you lose. Target is justified.
fuckthemedia
Darn, I'm going to miss being followed around.
ConnorBehrens
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How proud you must be! It's a Domestic Terrorist Protest! And it's the baby you've made! The liberal media are the Mamas and the Papas! And don't forget our college 'professors' who have committed adultry with their leftist agenda. They use a good man's death to loot? Shame on U
All poor neighborhoods where the rich area ones are not closed
Smart idea for worker safety
Good job egging on the riots Democrats.
Been on the Vallejo, CA police dispatch for hours. Shit is unreal. 'Twenty vehicles pulling into Target parking lot.'
'Protests'... Yes, stores close because of good ol peaceful protests... Guess it's super hard to call rioting and looting... Rioting and looting... Expected Fail
....protesters of murderers are the reason, not COVID-19 that's taking lives...umm ok
VinlandRagnar Gee i fucking wonder why?
The state and big companies never gave a shit about society, they just want their profit, so fuckkkk it
LOL Does Target really think that this will stop people from 'shopping' Best to keep doors open.
Target can close their stores but, the Democrat looters will just brake in and take stuff. Democrats like free stuff.
Why attack Target or any of the small businesses?
Pathetic.
GeorgeFloydProtests
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Smart, protect employees, let insurance protect the buildings.
Lock-em up good, you’re a “Target” 😉
What would be nice idea would be to temporarily stop the sales of firearms and ammo. Those who say they need them for 'protection' are already armed to the teeth and we don't want the 'protesters' who are probably NRA supporters going after some freebies I await the abuse.
Lesson! The blood of any person is costly.
So much for Donald’s reopening plan
Sure, because too many crazies take advantage of this situation, such as this, to loot.
I guess Target forgot that there is still a pandemic going on... but by all means closes stores
can we open basss pro?
Because they might be.......targeted?
How can you name your store target and don’t expect to be targeted 🤷🏽♂️
So now covids not shutting down the country,these lowlife's are.
CBSmichelegile Rioting, not protesting.
Don’t close...the people need Target store to burn down and loot!
If Target was wise, they would look at making sure they have stores in more secure neighborhoods. blacklivesmatter but looters can go f--k themselves sideways with a broomstick.
Target leads....others will follow.
Why am I not surprised
And they are still paying their employees!!! That’s the type of companies we need more of!!!
Great. More people out of work.
A woman taking her child the park doesn't look so bad now does it.
If Trump announced tomorrow that he would step down as President, does anyone think this violence would stop? riots2020
FUCK the WHITE
I see the racists are on the timeline tonight
My plan for 2020, stay alive
Not out of solidarity with GeorgeFloyd, that’s for damn sure. They’re trying to protect their bottom end, which really has no end. Ridiculous and disrespectful. 😡
This is great to see in Brooklyn, please credit brooklyn_sal
prisonculture Target when the pandemic begins: OPEN FOR BUSINESS COME ON IN MASKS OPTIONAL JUST COME SPEND THAT MONEY! Target when nationwide protests begin: CLOSE THE DOORS PROTECT THE MERCH!
LoniLove Lol Ithat ain’t finna stop people
This country pretends to promote racial equality, but the dominance of the white man is unbreakable. It is the class solidification that killed George Floyd. Everyone may be like him. The American people have the right to revenge.
Riots, Looting, Arson, Killings This ain’t a protest.
Riots r good for CNNs rating $$
American cops are no different from Isis
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