Minnesota GOP Held Silent Prayer for George Floyd’s Killer

“Minnesota Republicans left their state convention with endorsed candidates and a renewed focus on winning statewide office in 2026, but a delegate-driven tribute to Derek Chauvin is giving Democrats a fresh line of attack as the campaign season begins,” the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

“The brief moment of silent prayer for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree murder in George Floyd’s killing was not planned by party leaders, but it prompted swift condemnation from Democrats.”