Trump Deploying ‘Heavily Armed Soldiers’ to Washington, Vows to Crush Riots Nationwide

Trump Deploying ‘Heavily Armed Soldiers’ to Washington, Vows to Crush Riots Nationwide
President Donald Trump walks from the gates of the White House to visit St. John's Church across Lafayette Park in Washington on June 1, 2020. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo
Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
senior writer
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President Donald Trump announced on Monday afternoon that he is deploying military personnel along with other federal assets to stop violent riots in Washington.

“As we speak I am dispatching thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel, and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalizing, assaults, and wanton destruction of property,” Trump announced during a press conference.

Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
senior writer
Allen Zhong is a long-time writer and reporter for The Epoch Times. He joined the Epoch Media Group in 2012. His main focus is on U.S. politics. Send him your story ideas: [email protected]
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