Barack Obama adds fuel to George Floyd’s tragic fire

Conservatives were outraged at former President Barack Obama after he was asked by Americans to remember George Floyd, while apologizing for the school shootings in Texas.

Wednesday marks two years since Floyd died while in police custody in Minneapolis. His death on Memorial Day 2020 led to nationwide protests and civil unrest.

Obama tweeted that Americans should remember the death of Floyd and the killing of 19 children and 2 teachers at an elementary school in Uvalade a day later.

“Today, as we mourn for the bereaved children, we must remember that two years ago George Floyd was killed on the knees of a police officer,” the former president wrote. “His death still affects all of us, especially those who cared for him,” Obama added.

Today, as we mourn the loss of two children, we should take the time to recognize that two years have passed since the murder of George Floyd under the knees of a police officer. His murder is still with us all, especially those who loved him.

– Barack Obama (Barack Obama) May 25, 2022

In two more tweets, Obama said Floyd’s death had raised “awareness of systematic racism” and launched a movement to change the criminal justice system in the United States. He also sent a link to his foundation with a picture of Trevon Martin.

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– Barack Obama (Barack Obama) May 25, 2022

Some people, many of whom were prominent conservatives, did not respond favorably to the published posts.

George Floyd was a violent criminal low life who rose above fentanyl. It is incomprehensible that you would compare his death to the murder of 20 children. O God, you are a disgusting man. https://t.co/4kvcvIQa5S

– Matt Walsh (MattWalshBlog) May 26, 2022

George Floyd snatched a pregnant woman at gunpoint. It’s not the same, you’re a divisive psychopath. https://t.co/QGJPGPKfLt

– Cernovich (erCernovich) May 25, 2022

“It’s the children who died, but do you remember George Floyd? He’s the one I’m still thinking about.” – Barack Obama

– Seth Dillon (sethdillon) May 25, 2022

Let us forget about the deaths of 19 children, how the death of one person gave rise to the most widespread and destructive riots in the history of our country, and a wave of crime that spiked a massive massacre, all of which affected black communities. https://t.co/Mfx1ryXc5B

– Greg Price (reg greg_price11) May 26, 2022

Anti-police Barack Obama is moving forward with the war of the left against the police … https://t.co/y38w5GiLgu

– Tom Fitton (ম Tom Fitton) May 26, 2022

You are a disrespect https://t.co/dd1jXppOv8

– Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) May 26, 2022

You are the #1 reason we are Republicans & Conservatives today. Thank you! https://t.co/ijywfF0W8X

— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) May 26, 2022

Wow. This is horrible. https://t.co/g4p31tLGsb

— Matthew Marsden (@matthewdmarsden) May 26, 2022

That’s why Obama is called the Divider in Chief. https://t.co/XTSKQLPV5q

– Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) May 26, 2022