Markey Calls Trump 'Scum' For Advice To Crack Down On Protests

Senator Ed Markey had harsh words for President Donald Trump following a national governors' call on Monday. Markey tweeted that Trump was "scum" for his response to protests against police brutality, following the death of George Floyd.

Trump told the nation's governors that they should be targeting violent protesters more aggressively and "Dominate or you'll look like a bunch of jerks." Trump went on to call most of the governors weak and singled out Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Markey tweeted on Monday "Donald trump is scum for fueling racist hate and violence in our country."

Protests and riots have erupted throughout the country as many residents call for an end to police brutality and a change in policing. On Sunday night, a peaceful protest in Boston was followed by violence as a car drove through a crowd of protesters, stores were looted and police used tear gas and other measures to quell the surging crowds.

Violence and riots after peaceful protests have drawn criticism from officials in cities across the country, including Boston. In New York City, a video circulated showing an NYPD cruiser plowing through a crowd of protesters, prompting an investigation by the mayor.

Police departments across Massachusetts have issued statement condemning the actions of the officers in the video of George Floyd's death. Legislators in the Commonwealth have been taking aim at Trump all week for his response to the protests.