Crypto Community Reacts to Alex Pretty's Killing
The killing of Alex Pretty, an African-American resident of Minneapolis, has sparked widespread public outcry and condemnation from the cryptocurrency industry. Some prominent figures who previously supported President Trump have publicly distanced themselves from him due to the White House's response to this tragic event.
For instance, well-known cryptocurrency investor and Trump supporter Warren Redlich stated that he no longer supports the current president. He criticized the White House's comments, where Pretty's death was described as a 'tragedy' without any condemnation of the police actions. In Redlich's opinion, this demonstrated the Trump administration's inability to properly respond to the issue of police violence against African-Americans.
Another famous 'cypherpunk' and Bitcoin advocate, John McAfee, also distanced himself from Trump, stating that he will no longer support him. He called the White House's comments 'offensive' and emphasized that they demonstrate a disregard for minority issues.
This reaction from the cryptocurrency community reflects a wider discontent with the Trump administration's actions in relation to the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against police brutality. Many in this community, traditionally inclined towards libertarian views, are disappointed by the president's inability to respond appropriately to these events.