Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey received pushback Monday over a social media post remembering George Floyd, whose Memorial Day death six years ago triggered nationwide protests and riots, as well as calls to defund law enforcement agencies.

“Today, we remember George Floyd, who was murdered by a former Minneapolis police officer six years ago,” Frey wrote on X. “That moment changed our city forever.”

In subsequent posts, Frey wrote that the death of Floyd forced the city to “confront painful truths about race, policing, inequity, and trust — and demanded hard conversations and accountability. Since Floyd’s murder, our city has been challenged not just to say we’ve changed, but to prove it.”

“We are committed to honoring this place both as a memorial with global significance and as a neighborhood where people live, work, gather, and heal,” Frey added.

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Floyd died from cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression after being pinned to the ground by officers outside a convenience store where he allegedly tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill.

Four police officers, including Derek Chauvin, were sentenced to prison over Floyd’s death. Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with his knee on his neck for around nine minutes.

Frey’s post immediately received criticism given that Monday was also Memorial Day.

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“Newsflash: Today is Memorial Day, not George Floyd Day. Show our fallen heroes and their families some freaking respect,” wrote State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla. “You’re a complete disgrace to America, @MayorFrey.”

Others noted that Floyd’s death triggered destructive riots across the country where stores and buildings were looted and burned.

“It changed your city, state and my country for the worse. Rioters on your side killed people and did billions in economic damage. And for what? Defunding police policies that have led to more people being killed,” reporter Andy Ngo replied to Frey.

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While the official autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by police restraint, the medical examiner’s report also noted that the amount of fentanyl in Floyd’s system and his recent use of methamphetamine were contributing factors.

“At first I thought this had to be a parody,” Tomi Lahren wrote on X. “I thought no way this fruity ass mayor was possibly honoring George Floyd on Memorial Day… But here it is.”

“Today we remember the veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. Not drug addicts who overdosed,” Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage wrote.

In a separate post, Frey honored veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, saying: “We owe them — and the families who carry their memory forward — our deepest gratitude.”

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is betting big that LA will change its ways.

Kuzma added some intrigue to next week’s nonpartisan primary, placing a $36,000 bet that former “The Hills” reality star Spencer Pratt will pull off an upset victory and become the next mayor of Los Angeles. With the June 2 vote just days away, Kuzma, who won a championship with the Lakers in 2020, is backing Pratt’s campaign.

When criticized for throwing his support behind Pratt, Kuzma responded on X: “LA has been cooked since Covid what am I missing lol.”

Kuzma, 30, was drafted by the Lakers and spent four seasons with the franchise.

For voters frustrated with the status quo, Spencer Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate promising changes to local government and a tougher approach to public safety.

Since launching his campaign, Pratt has also received support from President Trump and Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss.

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Pratt launched his campaign in January after losing his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires.

Frustrated with city leadership and emergency response failures, Pratt entered the race determined to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.

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Pratt has continued to gain traction by tapping into voter frustration over crime, city spending and Los Angeles’ ongoing homelessness crisis. But rather than fading as a novelty candidate, Pratt has continued drawing attention with his unique campaign style and repeated criticism of City Hall.

Pratt has routinely targeted Bass, mockingly referring to her as “Karen Basura” while criticizing what he describes as failed progressive policies that have contributed to the city’s decline.

While attending the Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano event at the Intuit Dome, Pratt spoke with OutKick about his campaign and reform plans.

“I’m going to make LA safe,” Pratt said.

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California’s 7th Congressional District candidate and Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang is receiving pushback after videos resurfaced of her refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Over Memorial Day weekend, multiple clips showed Vang turning aside or staying silent during city council meetings as members said the Pledge of Allegiance toward the American flag. As recently as Wednesday, Van was seen with eyes downcast during the pledge.

Vang, who has held her Sacramento City Council position since 2020, previously addressed her refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance in a 2025 Facebook post.

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“[T]his is exactly why I choose not to recite the Pledge of Allegiance during every council meeting,” Vang said. “As much as I love this country, I use that moment to ground myself—to center our communities and remind myself of the injustices and harm that continue to affect so many, both locally and across the globe, under this nation’s influence.”

She continued, “We must not tune out—they want us to become numb to the realities we see in the news—it’s part of the plan to keep us complacent. But instead, we resist. We surround ourselves with loved ones, take time to rest, remain vigilant, and stay steadfast in the fight for equity, justice & humanity. We got us. I love you all.”

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Fox News Digital reached out to Vang for comment.

Vang is one of several candidates seeking to challenge longtime Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui, who has held the California seat for over 20 years.

The Sacramento city councilmember is also the latest among a series of progressive candidates seeking to challenge longstanding Democratic politicians. Vang has voiced support for far-left positions such as universal healthcare, increased taxes on billionaires and abolishing ICE.

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In a comment to the New York Post, Sacramento Democratic political consultant Steve Maviglio called Vang’s actions “completely disrespectful.”

“It’s ‘Patriotism 101,’ you say the Pledge of Allegiance even if you don’t agree with everything,” Maviglio said. “You can’t say the Pledge of Allegiance—that’s how extreme you are? Come on.”

The primary will be held on June 2.