Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a news briefing on the George Floyd death. He said all four police officers have now been charged and have warrants out for their arrest. Read the full speech transcript with details here.

Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall in which he spoke about George Floyd’s death and the following protests. Obama said every mayor should push for police reform in his statement. Read the full transcript here.

Joe Biden gave a June 2 speech in Philadelphia in which he addressed the nationwide protests & demonstrations for George Floyd. He said Donald Trump is fanning “the flames of hate.” Read his full speech transcript here.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a June 2 press conference. He provided updates on the George Floyd protests and efforts to end further violence and looting.

African American Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris gave emotional speeches at a press conference on the George Floyd death, racial injustice & a new bill to combat it, and Donald Trump’s DC photo op. Read the full transcript here.

After the 6th night of Minneapolis protests over the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a June 1 press conference. Read the full transcript here.