President Trump said that 'generally speaking' he thinks police should avoid using chokeholds — but stopped short of supporting a ban on the tactic, explaining officers may need it if they are in one-on-one situations.
New York City Police officers stand behind a protester during a vigil at Foley Square in New York last month.Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images
New York City Police officers stand behind a protester during a vigil at Foley Square in New York last month.President Trump said Friday that"generally speaking," he thinks police should avoid using chokeholds, but he stopped short of saying he supports a ban on the tactic, explaining that he felt it would leave police officers without a measure they might need in certain one-on-one situations.
"I don't like chokeholds," Trump said an interview that aired on Fox News."Sometimes, if you're alone and you're fighting someone, it's tough," he said.
Trump has been criticized for his response to widespread protests over Floyd's death and police brutality and has rejected the idea that there are systemic issues of racism in policing. In the weeks since Floyd's death, Trump has repeatedly praised the country's law enforcement officers and seemed toCongressional Democrats have proposed banning chokeholds as part of their policing reforms legislation. Republicans are still working out their proposal.
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