Trump orders National Guard to leave Washington, D.C.
Posted on AllSides June 7th, 2020
From The Right
President Trump said Sunday he is removing the National Guard from Washington, D.C. after protests have remained peaceful for a few nights, ending its heavy presence in the wake rioting spurred by the killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a white police officer in Minneapolis.
“I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control. They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last...
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