After Chauvin trial, politicians must turn down the temperature

The jury has spoken. Derek Chauvin is guilty on all charges. Now it’s time for politicians to do what they haven’t done so far — act responsibly.

President Biden was completely wrong to weigh in on Tuesday, saying that he was praying for a guilty verdict. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was of course worse, saying crowds should get “more confrontational” if former officer Derek Chauvin was found not guilty. It was incitement, and it’s shameful that Democrats defeated a censure vote against her. Because of their actions, this national nightmare will drag on, as Chauvin likely will file an appeal saying he didn’t get a fair trial. The judge certainly thought that would happen.