The History of Presidents Using Military to Restore Order Within US
Posted on AllSides May 31st, 2020
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The National Guard has stepped in to quell the violence in Minneapolis in the wake of riots that occurred over the death of George Floyd.
President Donald Trump tweeted, “The National Guard has arrived on the scene. They are in Minneapolis and fully prepared. George Floyd will not have died in vain. Respect his memory!!!”
Trump also tweeted last week, “Just spoke to Gov. Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way.“
In a statement Sunday, Attorney General William Barr said:
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