(CNN) U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Weston McKennie says he doesn't think President Donald Trump is "... the right president for this time" to address what has unfolded in the wake George Floyd's death.

"I don't think he's the right president for this time, to handle a situation like this," McKennie told CNN's Darren Lewis.

"I don't think he's the right type of president for it, right now we need a president that can stand up and do something, that will stand up and say when enough is enough.

While Floyd's death has once again highlighted the issue of racism in the US, McKennie is acutely aware the problem is global.

"So to know that another monumental change can happen now during our time, to be a part of it, to see your fellow teammates, to see your fellow friends, family be a part of something like that is -- I won't say exciting -- but emotional as well.