Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin

Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Family members criticized the moment of silence as hurtful, with Courteney Ross and Valerie Castile expressing outrage at the gesture. The Minnesota GOP stated the prayer was a spontaneous action not endorsed by party leadership.