Trump Adviser Doesn't Believe In Systemic Racism As Protests Continue

Erin Burnett OutFront

The 16th day of George Floyd protesting is underway in multiple cities across the United States, as a Trump economic adviser says, "I don't believe nowadays we have systemic racism."

Trump won't consider removing confederate names from military bases, he says they're "part of a great American heritage." NASCAR bans confederate flags at tracks.

Amid new protests and calls for racial justice, at least 12 cities have moved to ban police from using neck restraints.The Minneapolis police chief says, "I am determined to make sure we are on the right side of history." The Texas district attorney vows to bring case of Black man who died during arrest to the Grand Jury for possible criminal charges. Video shows Black man saying "I can't breathe" during Texas arrest. Police body cam video also has Black man telling officers he has a "congestive heart failure" and "can't breathe" before arrest turns fatal. Family and friends search for answers 15 months after death of Black man during arrest in Texas.

A top Harvard doctor is predicting another 100,000 United States deaths by September from coronavirus. Hospitalizations rise in 12 states since Memorial Day weekend. A study suggests that coronavirus restrictions should be eased gradually.

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