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Breonna Taylor: Trump tweets 'law & order' as protests erupt, Internet says 'you're the biggest lawbreaker'

Trump tweeted hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor’s death and internet was seething with anger

President Donald Trump once again stirred up controversy with his latest tweet amid nationwide protests on the judgment of the Breonna Taylor case on September 23. "LAW & ORDER," Trump tweeted hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Taylor’s death.

The death of Taylor, a Black medical worker who was shot and killed by Louisville police officers on March 13, 2020, during a botched raid on her apartment, led to wide-scale demonstrations this year. As the case drew more attention, on September 23, a jury indicted former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison for wanton endangerment for his actions during the raid. No charges were announced against the other two officers who fired shots and no one was charged for causing Taylor’s death.

As soon as the president tweeted, people started slamming him and said, "This dictator yells 'LAW & ORDER!' while saying that we should 'get rid of the ballots' so that he can remain president without an election." Another wrote, "Trump cannot promise a peaceful transfer of power because he has no intention of leaving office even if the American people vote him out. That’s not law and order. That’s Kumquat Pol Pot." 

Another angry user commented, "This tweet means and nothing You beak the law daily and nothing is done Barr don't work for this country He's your personal hall pass."  Suggesting him to obey the laws himself, another Twitterati wrote, "Then obey the law, chump. I’ll bet nothing gets you excited as much as someone on the 'red' side of the ledger getting injured in a demonstration, so you can spout off about 'order'. You deny legitimacy of the vote and you want respect?"

While another Netizen sarcastically wrote, "POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY! ...Oh s**t, nothing happened. I thought if we tweeted something that should happen in all caps, it would come to fruition #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor." And some Internet users requested saying, "We need action. Stop the domestic terrorism that is plaguing our country. Stop the riots. Stop the arson. Stop the looting. Stop the targeted attacks on police officers and first responders. Act now @realDonaldTrump #BackTheBlue."

Calling Trump, a lawbreaker, another Internet user shared his tweet and said, "You're the biggest lawbreaker I've ever seen! You have spent your entire life trying to dodge the law so don't try and act now like you're all into the law! The order part is your sick need to be an #Autocrat - do everything you can to force everyone into doing your bidding!" Some accused Don Lemon for his coverage on the case and said, "Mr. President, CNN’s Don Lemon should be charged with the crime of sedition. He called for the overthrow of our of government. I’m sure you heard about this. This cannot stand! Also, DEMAND the Democratic leadership to condemn this violence!"

Another one gave a hilarious reply to the tweet saying, "Drunk & Disorderly"