President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris tweeted support for the family of Daunte Wright, who was killed after evading arrest in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday.
Tweeting support for the Wright family is fine, but using words like ‘ensure accountability’ which insinuates guilt and translates to being ‘held accountable’ these days, stirs the post and is a recipe for disaster that is now being played out in the streets of Minneapolis.
Today I’m thinking about Daunte Wright and his family — and the pain, anger, and trauma that Black America experiences every day. While we await a full investigation, we know what we need to do to move forward: rebuild trust and ensure accountability so no one is above the law.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 12, 2021
Prayers are not enough. Daunte Wright should still be with us. While an investigation is underway, our nation needs justice and healing, and Daunte’s family needs to know why their child is dead—they deserve answers.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 13, 2021
