JAKARTA - United States Vice President Mike Pence said the leaders of the "Black Lives Matter (BLM)" movement carried a "radical left" political agenda. He said that when he was interviewed by CBS News yesterday.
In the interview Pence also explained why he rejected the BLM narrative. "What I see in the leaders of the BLM movement is the political agenda of the radical left who will bully the police," he said.
"It will destroy the monuments that stem the radical leftist movement and support the call for violence they are supporting," Pence added.
Then, when asked by reporters if that meant Pence wouldn't say black lives were important, he replied: I really do believe that all life matters. And therein lies the hearts of the American people.
Pence said he was inspired by Martin Luther King in terms of African-American unity. "I have aspired throughout my career to be part of that sustainable work. This is really a core issue for me," said Pence.
The interview as a whole discusses the reasons behind the statement that Pence refused to utter the phrase "Black lives matter" when interviewed by 6ABC Action News. When interviewed, Pence prefers to say "All lives matter," a narrative that nonblack people often mention in response to BLM.
As is known, BLM was formed in 2012 after the death of a 17 year old black student, Trayvon Martin, because he was shot by George Zimmerman. This case sparked racial sentiment, after the jury found Zimmerman not guilty of the case.
The BLM movement expanded along with the increase in cases of discrimination against black people. They continue to fight against brutality and acts of racism by police officers.
Some of the political demands of this movement are calling for police reform. In addition, they also asked for the transfer of police funds for the benefit of society, changing the standards for the use of police force and demanding more police accountability.
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