Claiming there is no need for assistance because everything in the town is in order, President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard to withdraw from the nation’s capital.
Much smaller crowd in D.C. than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and D.C. Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 7, 2020
“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,” Trump tweeted on Sunday, Breitbart reported.
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 night than anticipated!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 7, 2020
The domestic military assistance had been previously requested in case the increasing violence from protesters and rioters threatened the peace of the city.
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