The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has turned to Twitter to argue that Black Lives Matter protesters, angered by the police murder of George Floyd, would have annihilated the city of Minneapolis if he …
Read More »De Blasio delays Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower
Mayor Bill de Blasio postponed the painting of “Black Lives Matter” on Fifth Avenue in front of the Trump Tower on Thursday, a day after the president criticized Hizzoner for the plan. “It has been postponed due to a change in programming,” a City Council spokeswoman told The Post. “We …
Read More »St. Louis attorneys who targeted BLM protesters at war with neighbors over a “strip of land”
A St. Louis couple has emerged that made headlines across the country for being on their front porch brandishing weapons aimed at Black Lives Matter protesters, they have been in a long dispute with their neighbors. Mark and Patricia McCloskey, a husband and wife personal injury lawyer duo, were filmed …
Read More »Court documents say pregnant Meghan Markle felt “unprotected” and “silenced” by the royal family
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the 91st Remembrance Camp at Westminster Abbey on November 07, 2019 in London, England.Photo: Chris Jackson (fake pictures) The dynamic that led to what was commonly known as “Megxit” perhaps became a little clearer this week. Court documents produced during Meghan Markle copyright infringement and …
Read More »Trump tweets that painting Black Lives Matter on the street would be “symbol of hatred”
President Trump criticized New York Mayor Bill de Blasio for his plans to paint “Black Lives Matter” on Fifth Avenue, referring to the brushed paint as a “symbol of hatred.” In a couple of tweets, Trump wrote that De Blasio “is going to paint a large, expensive, yellow Black Lives …
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