Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Ex-Officer Convicted of Murder

It's about demonstrating support for white supremacy. In the context of wanting to do that, this makes perfect sense

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“Rather than a moment of silence to honor the service members killed this year in combat across the globe,” said Jason Heaser, a Democrat seeking Mr. Nadeau’s State House seat, “they chose a political stunt to honor a man unanimously convicted by a jury of his peers for murder.”