(NPR) Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump

Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump








Military members joined police officers in clearing Lafayette Park while, across the street at the White House, President Trump said he would send soldiers to U.S. cities if local officials don't end unrest.



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Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump






Calling out active duty troops to quell widespread unrest over the death of George Floyd is an option congressional Democrats are warning would only make matters worse.