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Greg Evans
May 09, 2020
Ivanka Trump has spoken out after two men were arrested for the death of Ahmaud Arbrey, who was fatally shot while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia in February.
Both Gregory and Travis McMichael, who are father and son, were taken into custody on Thursday evening on charges of murder and aggravated assault.
The case has received widespread attention in the past few days after a video fo Arbrey being shot emerged on social media.
It is claimed that the McMicahels believed Arbrey to a burglar who had recently targeted their local area and they had attempted to make a citizen's arrest.
Neither men were initially charged with the attack but they have seen been brought into custody after the aforementioned video went viral.
President Trump has said during an appearance on Fox & Friends that the case was "troubling" and that the Georgia governor, Brian Kemp and local law enforcement will be looking into it "very strongly."
The president's daughter and White House adviser, Ivanka Trump, also spoke out against the murder and also asked why it had taken so long for any action to be taken, while also thanking Kemp.
While the arrest of 2 suspects in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery is a critical step towards justice, the question th… https://t.co/2hGPtZI2al— Ivanka Trump (@Ivanka Trump) 1588956785
Thank you @GovKemp for stepping in and taking action as truth, answers and justice are sought.— Ivanka Trump (@Ivanka Trump) 1588956785
Ivanka's question yielded some passionate responses with many urging her to look at the rhetoric that her father sometimes uses at his rallies and his failure to condemn white supremacists for their violent actions.
Ask Dad. https://t.co/1fsjPY66Tn— Elissa Altman (@Elissa Altman) 1588970000
So, next time at the White House, during the national anthem, why don't you take a knee to show your support for ju… https://t.co/09uVN9uQND— Thomas Paine (@Thomas Paine) 1589004064
I have to assume that it’s at least partly due to the constant systemic racism, cover-ups, and cronyism prevalent i… https://t.co/bvL0YrCwSn— Bill Lawrence (@Bill Lawrence) 1589005215
It’s called systematic racism. Hope that helps. https://t.co/4ZZ7vUbyE1— Aaron Rupar (@Aaron Rupar) 1588995399
@IvankaTrump This tweet would pack real meaning if your daddy tweeted it— Joe Lockhart (@Joe Lockhart) 1588990608
@IvankaTrump Well we could start with the fact that the country is currently run by white supremecists?— Audrey Wauchope Lieberstein (@Audrey Wauchope Lieberstein) 1589006341
@IvankaTrump It's called systemic racism, and because so many are outraged, Kemp HAD to act. He doesn't deserve an atta boy.— Gail Dosik (@Gail Dosik) 1588969616
Kemp has added that an independent investigation will be launched into the case, with law enforcement 'ready to ensure justice is served.'
Speaking to CNN on Friday, Marcus Arbery, Ahmaud's father, expressed the family's relief at the arrest and described the murder as a "lynching."
He was a very good young man. His heart was just bigger than life.
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