Trump Orders National Guard Withdrawal From Washington

Trump Orders National Guard Withdrawal From Washington
President Donald Trump delivers a statement on the ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, in the Rose Garden at the White House on June 1, 2020. Tom Brenner/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump said he’s given the order for National Guard troops to start withdrawing in Washington, noting that everything is “under perfect control” after the sometimes violent protests, acts of vandalism, and arson following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

City officials in Washington requested that some National Guard forces last week be sent to assist local law enforcement.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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