Posted on June 3, 2026

Derek Chauvin Moment of Silence From Minnesota GOP After George Floyd Anniversary

TMZ, June 1, 2026

The Minnesota GOP is catching serious heat after delegates at the party’s state convention held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin — the former Minneapolis cop convicted of murdering George Floyd.

According to multiple reports, convention proceedings kicked off Saturday morning with a 10-second moment of silence for Chauvin … just days after the sixth anniversary of Floyd’s death.

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The timing of the tribute raised plenty of eyebrows … May 25 marked six years since Floyd’s death.

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