US President Donald Trump says he'd like to see an end to the police use of choke holds, except in limited circumstances.
US President Donald Trump says he would like to see a ban on police choke holds in most instances, although he suggested their use would be understandable in some one-on-one situations.
Police stand guard as people gather at a barricade trying to get a look at the arrival of President Donald Trump during a fund raising trip in Dallas.The Republican has struggled to find the right tone to address the explosion of protests over the last two weeks. "I think it's a disgrace and it's got to stop," Mr Trump said of police violence against African Americans.
"Today's trip to Texas won't change any of that. President Trump is more interested in photo ops than offering a healing voice as our nation mourns."
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