As US President Trump was addressing the nation, outside the White House Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and flash grenades at the peaceful protestors.
Washington| Protests and violence continued in the US following the death of African-American George Floyd on May 25 at the hands of the police. President Donald Trump once again gave a warning to protesters in a stern tone. Trump said Monday night that he would deploy troops if the violence continued.
Even before this, the President has warned the protesters. A few days ago he said that the US police force and Army have excellent weapons and dangerous dogs.
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Protests and violence are occurring in most of the US states following George’s death at the hands of a police officer. A week has passed but most of the states have not been able to fully control the violence, arson and looting till now. The President’s appeal and warning also did not work.
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On Monday evening, Trump told the media that all Americans were saddened by the barbaric incident with George. He assured that George would get justice. He also warned the protesters. He said, “If incidents like violence and looting do not stop then we will deploy the army.”
He said, “I am dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults and the wanton destruction of property.”
Police forcefully pushed back demonstrators outside the White House to clear a way for President Trump to visit a church, just minutes after he said he wanted a military show of force against violent protests gripping the country. https://t.co/j5u1gBEB6g pic.twitter.com/UyS02REYGb
— ABC News (@ABC) June 2, 2020
As US President was addressing the nation, outside the White House Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and flash grenades at the peaceful protestors. While the crowd of protestors dispersed, Trump walked across the passage to reach St. John’s Episcopal Church which was ravaged by riot. He held a bible in his hand and posed for a photo. The move was termed as a mere “Photo-op” by US Media.
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