Biden Calls Tyre Nichols’ Parents: ‘Only the Good Die Young’
He invited the family to the White House and echoed their wishes for peaceful protest after officials released a brutal recording of Nichols’ fatal beating by local cops.
The Washington Post
President Joe Biden spoke to the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday, expressing his condolences and offering the family advice as they navigate the grief of losing a child. “You know, it’s that awful expression, ‘Only the good die young,’” Biden said. Calling Nichols a “hell of a kid” and a “handsome boy,” Biden advised RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells not to be afraid to ask for help, since “it can get really rough.” In an official statement, Biden called for a swift, full, and transparent investigation. In a video recording of the call, Biden can also be heard speaking about his faith and the rosary beads he wears around his wrist, which once belonged to his late son Beau. “When things get tough, I just touch it,” he told Tyre Nichols’ family, apologizing for talking too much.
The parents of Tyre Nichols spoke on the phone with @POTUS and bonded over the love they share for their children. We are extremely grateful for his support and hope this is a catalyst for substantial and meaningful reform. pic.twitter.com/rAHEgZSSrb
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) January 28, 2023
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