We are here standing in unity.
The Barclays Center was a focal point of many protests over the summer, as New Yorkers decried systemic racism and Floyd's murder under Chauvin's knee.
Ross on Tuesday vowed to attend the trial of the three other officers charged in connection with Floyd's death.
He fired Chauvin and three other officers after Floyd's death on May 25 when Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked repeatedly about these comments.
Chauvin arrived about 20 minutes before the jury's verdict is expected to be read on two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter against him.