Republican senator backs scathing rebuke of Trump by James Mattis

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Former defence secretary issued a stinging rebuke of Trump, saying he was 'angry and appalled' at the president's handling of protests

People embrace during a memorial service for George Floyd following his death in Minneapolis police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the US, June 4 2020. Picture: REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON

“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try,” Mattis wrote in a statement posted online by The Atlantic.We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership.” But while several other Republican senators said they respected Mattis, they shrugged at his criticisms.

People participate in a peaceful protest against police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Washington, DC, June 4 2020. Picture: DREW ANGERER/AFPMembers of his family, the Rev Jesse Jackson, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey also attended the service at North Central University in Minneapolis.

 

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