Biden Once stated that he was angry after a teenager was exonerated from all charges for killing two men in a racial justice protest the state of Wisconsin last year.
In a statement, President Biden now acknowledged that the verdict “will make many Americans angry and worried, including myself.” He added that everyone “must admit that the jury has spoken.”
He said he “delivered on his promise to unite Americans because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us.”
“I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know we will not heal the wounds of our country overnight, but I remain firmly committed to doing everything I can to ensure that every American is treated the same, according to Law, fairness and dignity,” the statement read.
The jury found Rittenhouse to act in self-defense and found that he had not committed two homicides, one attempted homicide, and two reckless endangering crimes.
His legal team argued that he participated in the protests to protect private property.
The demonstration on August 25 was subject to arson, riots and looting.
After the verdict, Rittenhouse suddenly sobbed, which happened shortly after the judge warned the court to remain silent or was dismissed.
Riots broke out on Friday night in response to the verdict. More than 200 protesters gathered on the streets of Portland.
As the rioters started smashing windows and throwing objects at the police, the protest became violent.
The police wrote on Twitter: “A group of people gathered near Southeast Second Avenue and Southeast Madison Street. Participants began to break the windows and doors of urban facilities in the area. People threw objects at police officers in the area.”