Angry editorials call for change and accountability and accuse
Donald Trump of being ‘exactly the wrong leader for the times’Live coverage of the US protestsThe front pages of US newspapers over the past few days tell of the double tragedy of a nation rocked by
protests over the death of George Floyd and the growing
Coronavirus toll.
The
New York Times front page on Monday says “Twin crises and surging anger convulse US”. Alongside pictures from the protests, two headlines proclaim: “Pandemic leaves nation’s nerves on edge”; and, “Videos from protests deepen scrutiny of aggressive
police tactics”.