Trump Tells Governors They’re ‘Weak,’ Urges Them to Crack Down on Violent Riots

Trump Tells Governors They’re ‘Weak,’ Urges Them to Crack Down on Violent Riots
President Donald Trump speaks at the CPAC convention in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 29, 2020. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump told the governors of states to crack down on violent protesters and rioting across the United States, according to multiple news outlets that published transcripts of the call.

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany later told reporters in a briefing at the White House that Trump called on governors to act and use National Guard troops.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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