Trump is moving the nation toward police reform and racial justice
by
Alveda King
June 22, 2020
As President Trump works toward building a more perfect union, America can dream again. Immediately after Floyd's brutal death, Trump made clear that he is fully committed to ensuring justice will be served for George and his family — that he will not have died on that gray pavement in vain. "Equal justice under the law," the president said, "must mean that every American receives equal treatment in every encounter with law enforcement, regardless of race, color, gender, or creed."
Powerful words like this matter, coming from our leaders. Trump knows, as my uncle Dr. King knew, that with God's help, humans have the ability to have our hearts and minds transformed and thereby heal the wounds of division.
Unlike most leaders in Washington, Trump backs up his words with action — often by executive decisions. Last Tuesday, the president signed an Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities. This landmark order takes unprecedented steps to strengthen relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
I look forward to Trump working with Congress on additional measures in the days and weeks ahead. Police reform is an issue relevant to every American. It requires a bipartisan solution and open hearts.
I am grateful that Trump is the one leading to bring about this change. The president's aspirational leadership is helping restore and renew the true promise of America. We must set aside our partisan divisions and come together in support of the noble pursuit of justice that Trump is undertaking. The American people can accomplish anything when we stand united.
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