George Floyd: Former US President Barack Obama tells protesters they have to vote

Former US defence secretary Jim Mattis said he has been “angry and appalled” by president Donald Trump’s heavy-handed use of the military to quell protests near the White House.

Demonstrators on the East side of the US Capitol in Washington protest the death of George Floyd yesterday. Pic: AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

Former US President Barack Obama has said there is no choice between protesting and voting - people need to do both.

Since the death of George Floyd, there has been a push on social media encouraging people to use their anger and disappointment in voting booths later this year.