inquisitr--2020-06-02--‘Trump Wants People To Riot’ Says Former GOP Presidential Candidate

One former Republican presidential candidate took to Twitter on Tuesday to warn people that he believes that President Donald Trump wants people to riot instead of peacefully protest .
Joe Walsh attempted to run against Trump in the primaries for the 2020 election , and he ended his campaign in early February .
However , he ’ s remained quite outspoken against the president .
“ Remember , NOTHING scares Trump more than millions & millions & millions of Americans peacefully protesting .
He ’ s scared to death of that .
Trump WANTS people to riot , loot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurt innocent people .
He REALLY wants all that to happen , ” tweeted Joe Walsh .
The tweet received nearly 2,500 “ likes ” on the popular social media platform , and more than 750 accounts retweeted the sentiment .
However , both conservatives and liberals took the former presidential candidate to task .
For some liberals , they could not overlook his prior support for Republicans , while conservatives did not appreciate him speaking out against Trump .
The sentiment from Walsh came after several days of protests and some rioting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd .
He was in the custody of former Minneapolis , Minnesota police officers on Memorial Day .
On Monday , the president walked from the White House to St. John ’ s Church across the street to take a photograph in front of it while holding a Bible .
To clear the path , National Guard troops used tear gas to clear out peaceful protestors , according to NPR , and the move caused plenty of controversy , especially since Trump did not pray or offer any words of condolence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protestors back came more than 30 minutes before the 7 p.m. curfew for Washington D.C. that Mayor Muriel Bowser had set for Monday evening .
Earlier in the day , Walsh explained his thoughts on the riots versus peaceful protests in another tweet .
It appeared as if Walsh urged people to continue protesting Floyd ’ s death in a peaceful manner , and he asked them to stop rioting and looting .
Walsh wasn ’ t the only conservative voice to speak out against President Trump in recent days as the chaos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests across the country .
Conservative icon George Will also encouraged voters to remove Trump as well as the GOP members of the House and Senate who have enabled him throughout his presidency .

One former Republican presidential candidate took to Twitter on Tuesday to warn people that he believes that President Donald Trump wants people to riot instead of peacefully protest. Joe Walsh attempted to run against Trump in the primaries for the 2020 election, and he ended his campaign in early February. However, he’s remained quite outspoken against the president.
“Remember, NOTHING scares Trump more than millions & millions & millions of Americans peacefully protesting. He’s scared to death of that. Trump WANTS people to riot, loot, burn sh*t, damage property, and hurt innocent people. He REALLY wants all that to happen,” Walsh tweeted.
The tweet received nearly 2,500 likes on the popular social media platform, and more than 750 accounts retweeted the sentiment. However, both conservatives and liberals took the former presidential candidate to the task. For some liberals, they could not overlook his prior support for Republicans, while conservatives did not appreciate him speaking out against the president.
The comments from Walsh came after several days of protests and some rioting across the United States after the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officers on Memorial Day. On Monday, the president walked from the White House to St. John’s Church across the street to take a photograph in front of it while holding a Bible.
To clear the path, National Guard troops used tear gas to clear out peaceful protestors, according to NPR, and the move caused much controversy, especially since Trump did not pray or offer any words of condolence. The tear gas and authorities pushing protestors back came more than 30 minutes before the 7 p.m. curfew for Washington, D.C., that Mayor Muriel Bowser had set for Monday evening.
Earlier in the day, Walsh explained his thoughts on the riots versus peaceful demonstrations in another tweet.
“To date, the protests, the rioting & the looting have all added out to hurt Trump politically. But the longer the rioting & the looting continue, the more it helps Trump politically. Peaceful protests hurt Trump. Prolonged rioting & looting help Trump.”
It appeared as if Walsh urged people to continue protesting Floyd’s death in a civil manner, and he asked them to stop rioting and looting.
Walsh wasn’t the only conservative voice to speak out against Trump in recent days as the chaos increases amid the coronavirus pandemic and the demonstrations across the country. Conservative icon George Will also encouraged voters to remove the president, as well as the GOP members of the House and Senate who have enabled him throughout his presidency.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Top Republicans Slam Donald Trump For Church Photo-Op During Protest, Using ‘Word Of God As A Politi

Top Republicans Slam Donald Trump For Church Photo-Op During Protest, Using ‘Word Of God As A Political Prop’

Donald Trump is coming under fire from members of his own party after a much-criticized photo-op on the streets of Washington , D.C. , one that was preceded by a police crackdown on peaceful protesters .
Ben Sasse , a Republican Senator from Nebraska , released a statement blasting Trump for his photo shoot where he posed holding a Bible in front of St. John ’ s Episcopal Church near the White House .
The church building had been damaged during raucous protests over the weekend , and Trump walked from the White House grounds to the church to stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But critics say that in order to get the photo shoot , local and military police aggressively pushed out what had been a peaceful protest , shooting tear gas and striking some protesters , including journalists covering the event .
Sasse blasted Trump ’ s actions to clear out the protest that , unlike others that took place in the nation ’ s capital over the weekend , was reported to be entirely peaceful and calm .
“ I ’ m against clearing out a peaceful protest for a photo op that treats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prop , ” Sasse said in a statement , via USA Today .
The Nebraska Senator added that the people there had a “ fundamental — a Constitutional — right to protest.
” A number of other top Republicans joined Sasse in criticizing Trump for the photo shoot .
That included Senator Tim Scott , the only black Republican in the U.S. Senate , who said it should have never been a consideration to use force against peaceful protesters so the president could have a photo-op .
Senator Lindsey Graham , a Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s most fervent defenders , said the attack on protesters was “ terrible.
” “ I don ’ t know what the point the president was trying to make , ” he said .
“ Trying to restore order is a good thing .
Attack on a church is a terrible thing .
I don ’ t think it advanced the ball one way or another.
” Other local religious leaders , including the bishop who oversees St. John ’ s church , saying he organized the photo op without the permission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clergy members were reportedly among the peaceful protesters that was pushed out .
As The Inquisitr reported , White House insiders said Trump insisted on the photo shoot on Monday because he was upset at seeing reports that he became “ rattled ” and had to be whisked to an underground bunker late on Friday as protesters knocked down a barrier near the grounds of the White House .

Donald Trump is coming under fire from members of his own party after a much-criticized photo-op on the streets of Washington, D.C., one that was preceded by a police crackdown on peaceful protesters.
Ben Sasse, a Republican Senator from Nebraska, released a statement blasting Trump for his photo shoot where he posed holding a Bible in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church near the White House. The church building had been damaged during raucous protests over the weekend, and Trump walked from the White House grounds to the church to stand in front of it for photographs.
But critics say that in order to get the photo shoot, local and military police aggressively pushed out what had been a peaceful protest, shooting tear gas and striking some protesters, including journalists covering the event.
Sasse blasted Trump’s actions to clear out the protest that, unlike others that took place in the nation’s capital over the weekend, was reported to be entirely peaceful and calm.
“I’m against clearing out a peaceful protest for a photo op that treats the Word of God as a political prop,” Sasse said in a statement, via USA Today. The Nebraska Senator added that the people there had a “fundamental — a Constitutional — right to protest.”
A number of other top Republicans joined Sasse in criticizing Trump for the photo shoot. That included Senator Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the U.S. Senate, who said it should have never been a consideration to use force against peaceful protesters so the president could have a photo-op. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and one of Trump’s most fervent defenders, said the attack on protesters was “terrible.”
“I don’t know what the point the president was trying to make,” he said.
“Trying to restore order is a good thing. Attack on a church is a terrible thing. I don’t think it advanced the ball one way or another.”
Other local religious leaders, including the bishop who oversees St. John’s church, are saying he organized the photo op without the permission of the church. A number of clergy members were reportedly among the peaceful protesters that were pushed out.
As The Inquisitr reported, White House insiders said Trump insisted on the photo shoot on Monday because he was upset at seeing reports that he became “rattled” and had to be whisked to an underground bunker late on Friday as protesters knocked down a barrier near the grounds of the White House.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--George W. Bush Breaks Silence On ‘Brutal Suffocation’ Of George Floyd

Former President George W. Bush issued a statement on Tuesday that addressed the “ brutal suffocation ” of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and riots that have gripped the United States , Raw Story reported .
“ It is time for America to examine our tragic failures — and as we do , we will also see some of our redeeming strengths , ” Bush wrote .
The former president called the continued harassment and threats that African Americans — young men , in particular — face in their own country a “ shocking failure.
” According to Bush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest with the protection of “ responsible law enforcement ” is a “ strength.
” Bush said the United States ’ s “ greatest challenge ” has been uniting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures into a “ single nation of justice and opportunity.
” “ The doctrine and habits of racial superiority , which once nearly split our country , still threaten our Union , ” he wrote .
Bush name-checked Martin Luther King , Jr. , Abraham Lincoln , Harriet Tubman , and Fredrick Douglass as the country ’ s “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 73-year-old said were not for the “ fainthearted.
” Bush concluded his statement by calling for a “ consistent , courageous , and creative effort ” to address the needs of those suffering in America and said understanding their struggle is the best way to help the country ’ s citizens .
Many social media commenters praised Bush ’ s message and noted the contrast to Donald Trump ’ s recent statements amid the protests .
However , others claimed that the statement does not forgive the purported failures of Bush ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user suggested Bush ’ s message doesn ’ t “ square ” with what he accomplished when he had the power to make changes .
Others speculated that the statement was tantamount to an endorsement of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden — an endorsement Fox News analyst Juan Williams said could push some voters to the former vice president in an op-ed for The Hill .
Regardless , Bush ’ s message comes as Trump faces a divided country and a halted economy .
Former George H.W .
Bush aide , Lloyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation to the elder Bush ’ s 1992 election loss .
According to Green , George H.W .
Bush ’ s failure stemmed from problems in a similar political landscape created by the high unemployment and protests sparked by the acquittal of the police officers that beat Rodney King .

Former President George W. Bush issued a statement on Tuesday that addressed the “brutal suffocation” of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and riots that have gripped the United States, Raw Story reported.
“It is time for America to examine our tragic failures — and as we do, we will also see some of our redeeming strengths,” Bush wrote.
The former president called the continued harassment and threats that African Americans — young men, in particular — face in their own country a “shocking failure.” According to Bush, the decision to engage in justified protest with the protection of “responsible law enforcement” is a “strength.”
Bush said the United States’s “greatest challenge” has been uniting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures into a “single nation of justice and opportunity.”
“The doctrine and habits of racial superiority, which once nearly split our country, still threaten our Union,” he stated.
Bush name-checked Martin Luther King, Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass as the country’s “heroes” who pushed messages that the 73-year-old said were not for the “fainthearted.”
“They often revealed the nation’s disturbing bigotry and exploitation — stains on our character sometimes difficult for the American majority to examine. We can only see the reality of America’s need by seeing it through the eyes of the threatened, oppressed, and disenfranchised.”
Bush concluded his statement by calling for a “consistent, courageous, and creative effort” to address the needs of those suffering in America. He added that understanding their struggle is the best way to help U.S. citizens.
Many social media commenters praised Bush’s message and noted the contrast to Donald Trump’s recent statements amid the protests. However, others claimed that the statement does not forgive the purported failures of Bush’s own presidency. In particular, one user suggested his message doesn’t “square” with what he accomplished when he had the power to make changes.
Others speculated that the comments were tantamount to an endorsement of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden — an endorsement Fox News analyst Juan Williams said could push some voters to the former vice president, as he explained in an op-ed for The Hill.
Regardless, Bush’s message comes as Trump faces a divided country and a halted economy. Former George H.W. Bush aide Lloyd Green paralleled Trump’s current situation to the elder Bush’s 1992 election loss. According to Green, the 41st U.S. president’s failure stemmed from problems in a similar political landscape created by the high unemployment and protests sparked by the acquittal of the police officers that beat Rodney King.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--‘Trump Must Be Removed’ Along With His Enablers Says Conservative Icon

George Will , a conservative Washington Post columnist , declared that President Donald Trump must be removed from office along with the people in the United States Congress who have enabled him when the United States goes to the polls in November .
The Pulitzer prize-winning journalist penned a scathing takedown of Trump in his latest Washington Post opinion column .
Will did not hold back in expressing his disapproval of the way that Trump has handled the recent George Floyd protests and riots , the coronavirus pandemic , and other issues that have occurred during his presidency beginning with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the president walked from the White House across the street to St. John ’ s church on Monday to take photographs while holding a Bible in front of the boarded-up cathedral .
He called out the president and his tweeting , but he also called out Congress for its complicity in supporting the things he ’ s done throughout the last three and a half years .
For Will , and some other never-Trump Republicans like those behind the Lincoln Project , the GOP has moved so far away from its initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remove the party from power in an effort to start the whole thing over , which is something he noted would not happen quickly .
“ In life ’ s unforgiving arithmetic , we are the sum of our choices .
Congressional Republicans have made theirs for more than 1,200 days .
We can not know all the measures necessary to restore the nation ’ s domestic health and international standing , but we know the first step : Senate Republicans must be routed , as condign punishment for their Vichyite collaboration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Was it sensible to sacrifice dignity , such as it ever was , and to shed principles , if convictions so easily jettisoned could be dignified as principles , for .
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what ?
” In case people think that Trump has hit rock bottom at this point , the conservative columnist warned that he likely hadn ’ t .
The long-time conservative , who officially left the Republican party when Donald Trump became its apparent nominee in 2016 , told his readers to assume that the worst is yet to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Will also reminded people that Trump asked the police not to be “ too nice ” when arresting people at one time .
Further , he pointed to George Floyd ’ s death while in the custody of former Minneapolis police officers as something that fulfilled the president ’ s desire for not nice arrests on the part of authorities .

Conservative columnist George Will declared that Donald Trump “must be removed” from office when the United States goes to the polls in November, along with the people in the United States Congress who have enabled him. The Pulitzer prize-winning journalist penned a scathing takedown of the president in his latest Washington Post opinion column.
Will did not hold back in expressing his disapproval of the way that Trump has handled the recent George Floyd protests and riots, the coronavirus pandemic, and other issues that have occurred during his presidency — beginning with his inauguration photos. Yesterday, the president walked from the White House across the street to St. John’s Church on Monday to take photographs while holding a Bible in front of the boarded-up cathedral.
Will called out the president and his tweeting, but he also called out Congress for its supposed complicity in supporting the things he’s done throughout the last three and a half years.
“Voters must dispatch his congressional enablers, especially the senators,” he wrote.
For Will and some other never-Trump Republicans like those behind the Lincoln Project, the GOP has moved so far away from its initial ideals that it is time to altogether remove the party from power in an effort to start the whole thing over, which is something he noted would not happen quickly.
“In life’s unforgiving arithmetic, we are the sum of our choices. Congressional Republicans have made theirs for more than 1,200 days. We cannot know all the measures necessary to restore the nation’s domestic health and international standing, but we know the first step: Senate Republicans must be routed, as condign punishment for their Vichyite collaboration, leaving the Republican remnant to wonder: Was it sensible to sacrifice dignity, such as it ever was, and to shed principles, if convictions so easily jettisoned could be dignified as principles, for. . . what?”
In case people think that Trump has hit rock bottom at this point, Will warned that he likely hasn’t. The long-time conservative, who officially left the Republican party when Trump became its apparent nominee in 2016, told his readers to assume that the worst is yet to come when it comes to the president.
In his missive, Will also reminded people that Trump, at one time, asked the police not to be “too nice” when arresting suspects. Further, he pointed to Floyd’s death while in the custody of four former Minneapolis police officers as something that fulfilled the president’s desire for harsher arrests on the part of authorities.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Donald Trump’s Disapproval Rating Reportedly Higher Than Any Other President At This Point Of His Te

Donald Trump’s Disapproval Rating Reportedly Higher Than Any Other President At This Point Of His Term

President Donald Trump ’ s overall disapproval rating is on the rise and the latest numbers reflect that his is the worst for this point of the term than any other president dating back to Harry S. Truman .
Nate Silver at FiveThirtyEight shared the details and the latest trends .
On Tuesday afternoon , Silver shared an overview of a handful of these statistics via his Twitter page .
“ Trump ’ s disapproval rating has been on the rise again , now up to 54 % .
There were some presidents with lower approval ratings to this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president had a higher *disapproval* rating than Trump now has , ” Silver tweeted .
Silver ’ s post referred people to the page tracking Trump ’ s approval , disapproval , and net approval ratings on FiveThirtyEight .
The page breaks down the approval and disapproval ratings of each president going back to Truman , offering up comparisons at this point of Trump ’ s term as well as in comparison to four-year and eight-year terms .
The approval and disapproval ratings on Silver ’ s site are not from any singular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a calculation of numerous polls , weighted for recency , partisan lean , sample size , and poll quality .
As of 1,230 days into Trump ’ s presidency , he sits at a 54 percent disapproval and 42.7 percent approval rating .
In comparison , President Barack Obama ’ s disapproval rating 1,230 days into his presidency sat at 47.1 percent .
The numbers showed two other presidents whose disapproval rating was over 50 percent at this stage of their term .
George H.W .
Bush had a disapproval rating of 51.5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent .
In addition , George W. Bush sat at 49.9 percent at this point .
On the flip side , a number of former presidents were well under that mark at this stage of their term .
Bill Clinton ’ s disapproval rating was 37.5 , and Ronald Reagan ’ s was 38 .
Richard Nixon ’ s disapproval rating was just 28.8 percent at this same point in time .
In a matter of months , everybody will see where Trump ’ s disapproval rating stands at the end of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the only president whose disapproval rating was still more than 50 percent at the end of his first term .
He had a 55 percent disapproval rating , and Lyndon B. Johnson ’ s disapproval was the next worst at 45.9 percent .
As Silver noted , Trump ’ s approval rating right now is better than some previous presidents at the same point in their term .
Based on the data on Silver ’ s site , it appears that this is the case in comparison to Carter , George H.W @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silver doesn ’ t pinpoint specific reasons for Trump ’ s disapproval ratings climbing right now , it seems likely that both the coronavirus pandemic and national protests after George Floyd ’ s death are both contributing factors .
Many will be interested to see how these numbers fluctuate in the weeks and months ahead leading up to the 2020 election in November .

President Donald Trump’s overall disapproval rating is on the rise and the latest numbers reflect that his is the worst for this point of the term than any other president dating back to Harry S. Truman. Nate Silver at FiveThirtyEight shared the details and the latest trends.
On Tuesday afternoon, Silver shared an overview of a handful of these statistics via his Twitter page.
“Trump’s disapproval rating has been on the rise again, now up to 54%. There were some presidents with lower approval ratings to this point in their first terms, but no president had a higher *disapproval* rating than Trump now has,” Silver tweeted.
Silver’s post referred people to the page tracking Trump’s approval, disapproval, and net approval ratings on FiveThirtyEight. The page breaks down the approval and disapproval ratings of each president going back to Truman, offering up comparisons at this point of Trump’s term as well as in comparison to four-year and eight-year terms.
The approval and disapproval ratings on Silver’s site are not from any singular political poll. Instead, they are a calculation of numerous polls, weighted for recency, partisan lean, sample size, and poll quality.
As of 1,230 days into Trump’s presidency, he sits at a 54 percent disapproval and 42.7 percent approval rating. In comparison, President Barack Obama’s disapproval rating 1,230 days into his presidency sat at 47.1 percent.
The numbers showed two other presidents whose disapproval rating was over 50 percent at this stage of their term. George H.W. Bush had a disapproval rating of 51.5 and Jimmy Carter’s was 52 percent. In addition, George W. Bush sat at 49.9 percent at this point.
On the flip side, a number of former presidents were well under that mark at this stage of their term. Bill Clinton’s disapproval rating was 37.5, and Ronald Reagan’s was 38. Richard Nixon’s disapproval rating was just 28.8 percent at this same point in time.
In a matter of months, everybody will see where Trump’s disapproval rating stands at the end of this term. Of those analyzed, Carter was the only president whose disapproval rating was still more than 50 percent at the end of his first term. He had a 55 percent disapproval rating, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s disapproval was the next worst at 45.9 percent.
As Silver noted, Trump’s approval rating right now is better than some previous presidents at the same point in their term. Based on the data on Silver’s site, it appears that this is the case in comparison to Carter, George H.W. Bush, and Truman.
While Silver doesn’t pinpoint specific reasons for Trump’s disapproval ratings climbing right now, it seems likely that both the coronavirus pandemic and national protests after George Floyd’s death are both contributing factors. Many will be interested to see how these numbers fluctuate in the weeks and months ahead leading up to the 2020 election in November.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Andrew Yang & Kamala Harris Call For Monthly Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

In a virtual town hall hosted by The Appeal on Monday , former Democratic presidential candidates Andrew Yang and Kamala Harris voiced their support for a monthly stimulus of up to $ 2,000 for all Americans during the coronavirus pandemic , which has caused unprecedented mass unemployment .
Yang , who ran a campaign that centered around a universal basic income ( UBI ) of $ 1,000 monthly for all Americans , called for government action and money directly to the American people , Forbes reported .
“ We ’ re facing a new Great Depression , but there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , if enough Americans get behind [ them ] , we can pass today , ” Yang said .
Harris expressed a similar sentiment and pushed for government action to help the millions of struggling Americans in the country .
“ The government should be here for the people in a moment of crisis .
People should be able to count on their government to see them and to create a safety net for them , so that these people don ’ t fall into poverty—or further into poverty—during the course of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act along with Sens .
Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey — a plan that would give up to $ 2,000 monthly to all Americans making up to $ 120,000 annually .
For those making over $ 100,000 , the payment would be gradually decreased .
In addition , married couples can file jointly for $ 4,000 , and families would receive $ 2,000 per child for up to three children .
Harris claims that the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s needs amid the COVID-19 crisis — a sentiment echoed by Sanders .
“ The one-time $ 1,200 check that many Americans recently received is not nearly enough to pay the rent , put food on the table and make ends meet , ” Sanders said .
Markey suggested the bill was crucial for helping U.S. residents who were most vulnerable during the pandemic , such as low-income families , immigrant communities , as well as service and gig workers .
Yang ’ s nonprofit , Humanity Forward , continues to fund its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s benefits , which has been gaining a second look amid the pandemic .
For example , Spain will soon be rolling out a permanent UBI that provides a monthly payment roughly equal to $ 1,100 USD per couple and over $ 500 USD per single adult .
Humanity Forward recently announced it would be giving two South Carolina residents a monthly UBI of $ 1,000 for one year .
Additionally , the nonprofit will be providing 20 Hudson , New York , residents $ 500 per month for five years starting @ @ @

In a virtual town hall hosted by The Appeal on Monday, former Democratic presidential candidates Andrew Yang and Kamala Harris voiced their support for a monthly stimulus of up to $2,000 for all Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused unprecedented mass unemployment.
Yang, who ran a campaign that centered around a universal basic income (UBI) of $1,000 monthly for all Americans, called for government action and money directly to the American people, Forbes reported.
“We’re facing a new Great Depression, but there are legislators that have bills on the table that, if enough Americans get behind [them], we can pass today,” Yang said.
Harris expressed a similar sentiment and pushed for government action to help the millions of struggling Americans in the country.
“The government should be here for the people in a moment of crisis. People should be able to count on their government to see them and to create a safety net for them, so that these people don’t fall into poverty—or further into poverty—during the course of this pandemic.”
The California senator recently introduced the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act along with Sens. Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey — a plan that would give up to $2,000 monthly to all Americans making up to $120,000 annually. For those making over $100,000, the payment would be gradually decreased. In addition, married couples can file jointly for $4,000, and families would receive $2,000 per child for up to three children.
Harris claims that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was not sufficient to meet American’s needs amid the COVID-19 crisis — a sentiment echoed by Sanders.
“The one-time $1,200 check that many Americans recently received is not nearly enough to pay the rent, put food on the table and make ends meet,” Sanders said.
Markey suggested the bill was crucial for helping U.S. residents who were most vulnerable during the pandemic, such as low-income families, immigrant communities, as well as service and gig workers.
Yang’s nonprofit, Humanity Forward, continues to fund its own UBI pilots and promote the proposal’s benefits, which has been gaining a second look amid the pandemic. For example, Spain will soon be rolling out a permanent UBI that provides a monthly payment roughly equal to $1,100 USD per couple and over $500 USD per single adult.
Humanity Forward recently announced it would be giving two South Carolina residents a monthly UBI of $1,000 for one year. Additionally, the nonprofit will be providing 20 Hudson, New York, residents $500 per month for five years starting this fall.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Mysterious Piles Of Bricks Are Reportedly Popping Up Near George Floyd Protest Hotspots

As unrest continues to grip the United States in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death , reports of mysterious piles of bricks near protest hotspots are sparking theories of outside forces attempting to fuel the chaos .
As reported by RT , a prominent social media post from protesters in Dallas called attention to a pile discovered early Saturday morning .
On Sunday afternoon , the Kansas City Police Department issued a statement about a similar issue in the area .
“ We have learned of & discovered stashes of bricks and rocks in & around the Plaza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ riot , ” the department tweeted .
A spokesman for the KCPD claimed that the bricks found near protest sites were likely for “ nefarious use , ” The Daily Caller wrote .
However , the spokesman pointed out that the source of the piles has yet to be identified .
“ So far , only the Kansas City Police Department has linked the discovery of pallets of bricks to pre-planned rioting , ' ” The Daily Caller added .
On Tuesday , NBC News ’ Verification Unit confirmed that one pile in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a construction site and can be seen in Google Maps Street View images from February .
Another collection was allegedly investigated by local police , who claimed they were for a planned construction project .
The department reportedly removed the bricks from the area .
NBC News pushed back on claims that the bricks are being “ strategically placed ” to encourage violence .
However , the publication also noted one video showed a woman handing back a brick that was given to her by people in a nearby car .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the origin of the bricks .
While some suggest they have been placed by extremist groups , others have posited that authorities have positioned them to allow for more severe measures against rioters .
U.S. officials are currently investigating whether Antifa or right-wing extremist groups are infiltrating the protests to push them toward violence .
Security consultant Adam Leggat , a former British Army counter-terrorism officer , claims that intelligence from his colleagues suggested that the majority of violent protesters are far-left anarchists .
However , he also warned that other groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As The Inquisitr reported , top state officials have warned that white supremacist groups are encouraging members to head to Minneapolis , Minnesota , and use them as cover to sow chaos .
In addition , anti-government extremists Boogaloo Bois have reportedly been advertising the protests , and some have allegedly taken part .

As unrest continues to grip the United States in the wake of George Floyd’s death, reports of mysterious piles of bricks near protest hotspots are sparking theories of outside forces attempting to fuel the chaos.
As reported by RT, a prominent social media post from protesters in Dallas called attention to a pile discovered early Saturday morning. On Sunday afternoon, the Kansas City Police Department issued a statement about a similar issue in the area.
“We have learned of & discovered stashes of bricks and rocks in & around the Plaza and Westport to be used during a riot,” the department tweeted.
“If you see anything like this, you can text 911 and let us know so we can remove them. This keeps everyone safe and allows your voice to continue to be heard.”
A spokesman for the KCPD claimed that the bricks found near protest sites were likely for “nefarious use,” The Daily Caller wrote. However, the spokesman pointed out that the source of the piles has yet to be identified.
“So far, only the Kansas City Police Department has linked the discovery of pallets of bricks to pre-planned rioting,'” The Daily Caller added.
On Tuesday, NBC News’ Verification Unit confirmed that one pile in Dallas was there for months in proximity to a construction site and can be seen in Google Maps Street View images from February. Another collection was allegedly investigated by local police, who claimed they were for a planned construction project. The department reportedly removed the bricks from the area.
NBC News pushed back on claims that the bricks are being “strategically placed” to encourage violence. However, the publication also noted one video showed a woman handing back a brick that was given to her by people in a nearby car.
On social media, theories continue to swirl over the origin of the bricks. While some suggest they have been placed by extremist groups, others have posited that authorities have positioned them to allow for more severe measures against rioters.
Looks like a set up to me… There’s ALWAYS more than meets the eye.. https://t.co/IPSRGJMwuU — ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) May 31, 2020
WATCH: These Rioters just happened to find a pallet of bricks planted in the middle of the street Who put them there? I bet there are cameras on the outside of all those shops RT if you think there should be a Federal Investigation to find out who is aiding Domestic Terrorism. pic.twitter.com/vY3ribgqpe — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 1, 2020
So, pallets of bricks are showing up in suburbs of Dallas today in places where they typically would not be placed. Right outside of subdivisions. I’m going to check my city due to photos popping up and rumors of protests. Don’t mess with Texans. — Kambree (@KamVTV) June 1, 2020
U.S. officials are currently investigating whether Antifa or right-wing extremist groups are infiltrating the protests to push them toward violence. Security consultant Adam Leggat, a former British Army counter-terrorism officer, claims that intelligence from his colleagues suggested that the majority of violent protesters are far-left anarchists. However, he also warned that other groups could become involved and complicate the situation.
As The Inquisitr reported, top state officials have warned that white supremacist groups are encouraging members to head to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and use them as cover to sow chaos. In addition, anti-government extremists Boogaloo Bois have reportedly been advertising the protests, and some have allegedly taken part.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Bill Barr Called A ‘Liar’ For Pushing ‘Pure BS’ Vote-By-Mail Fraud Theory

President Donald Trump and some members of his administration have pushed in recent days the narrative that vote-by-mail has an increased potential for fraudulent activity .
On Monday afternoon , Attorney General William Barr added his own take on the narrative when he told The New York Times that he was worried about foreign actors counterfeiting mail-in ballots in order to tamper with the upcoming November election .
“ We ’ ve been talking about how , in terms of foreign influence , there are a number of foreign countries that could easily make counterfeit ballots , put names on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ d be very hard to sort out what ’ s happening , ” he said .
But as Salon reported on Monday , Barr ’ s theory is highly unlikely , and critics say that his comments show that he doesn ’ t understand how mail-in voting works in the United States .
“ Bill Barr is a liar .
Our nation ’ s chief law enforcement officer is trying to burn down American democracy to prop up a corrupt impeached executive , ” said New Jersey Representative Bill Pascrell .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Barr to be removed from office and to have his law licenses revoked for the past year because of the Attorney General ’ s “ assaults on American democracy.
” Senior counsel for the Brennan Center of Justice Democracy Program at NYU School of Law , Michael Li , echoed Pascrell ’ s criticism .
“ Bless Bill Barr ’ s heart — this just couldn ’ t happen , ” he said .
That ’ s because , as Li explained , signatures between the mail-in ballot and the signature on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counted .
There are also barcodes on the ballots to prevent mail fraud of the type Barr references .
“ It ’ s hard to see Barr ’ s comments as something other than laying the groundwork for casting doubt about the election after November , ” Li said .
Michael McDonald , an elections expert at the University of Florida , called Barr ’ s comments “ pure BS.
” He says that every locality has a different ballot , which adds to the challenge of counterfeiting .
Trump suggested last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mailboxes .
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has claimed that deceased people ’ s names are used to vote fraudulently and that mail-in ballots are mishandled .
Both have voted by mail repeatedly in the past .
However , experts say that voter fraud is extremely rare in the United States and even less common with mail-in voting .
An elections expert with the University of California , Irvine said that absentee ballots have been used to commit voting fraud , which is why there should be rules in place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

President Donald Trump and some members of his administration have in recent days pushed the narrative that vote-by-mail has an increased potential for fraudulent activity. On Monday afternoon, Attorney General William Barr added his own take of the situation when he told The New York Times that he was worried about foreign actors counterfeiting mail-in ballots in order to tamper with the upcoming November election.
“We’ve been talking about how, in terms of foreign influence, there are a number of foreign countries that could easily make counterfeit ballots, put names on them, send them in. And it’d be very hard to sort out what’s happening,” he said.
But as Salon reported on Monday, Barr’s theory is highly unlikely, and critics say that his comments show that he doesn’t understand how mail-in voting works in the United States.
“Bill Barr is a liar. Our nation’s chief law enforcement officer is trying to burn down American democracy to prop up a corrupt impeached executive,” said New Jersey Representative Bill Pascrell.
Pascrell stated that he has been calling for Barr to be removed from office and to have his law licenses revoked for the past year because of the Attorney General’s “assaults on American democracy.”
Senior counsel for the Brennan Center of Justice Democracy Program at NYU School of Law, Michael Li, echoed Pascrell’s criticism.
“Bless Bill Barr’s heart — this just couldn’t happen,” he said.
That’s because, as Li explained, signatures between the mail-in ballot and the signature on file are compared before a vote is counted. There are also barcodes on the ballots to prevent mail fraud of the type Barr references.
“It’s hard to see Barr’s comments as something other than laying the groundwork for casting doubt about the election after November,” Li said.
Michael McDonald, an elections expert at the University of Florida, called Barr’s comments “pure BS.”
He says that every locality has a different ballot, which adds to the challenge of counterfeiting.
Trump suggested last week that children “grab” ballots out of mailboxes. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has claimed that deceased people’s names are used to vote fraudulently and that mail-in ballots are mishandled. Both have voted by mail repeatedly in the past.
However, experts say that voter fraud is extremely rare in the United States and even less common with mail-in voting. An elections expert with the University of California, Irvine said that absentee ballots have been used to commit voting fraud, which is why there should be rules in place to protect the validity of the ballots.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Donald Trump For St. John’s Visit: ‘He Holds That Bible Like It’s Bu

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Donald Trump For St. John’s Visit: ‘He Holds That Bible Like It’s Burning Him’

Democratic New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is known for speaking her mind and she did just that in a Monday evening tweet about President Donald Trump ’ s recent church appearance .
Trump ’ s Monday appearance at St. John ’ s Church has generated a lot of criticism , and it looks like Ocasio-Cortez ’ s reaction to the appearance resonated with many of her followers .
Trump and a large entourage of his staff and cabinet members walked from the White House over to St. John ’ s on Monday .
The president stood outdoors by the sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bible as he spoke briefly .
It has also been reported that the police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disrupt peaceful protesters and force them from the area to make room for the president .
Rev .
Mariann Budde , the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington , quickly criticized the president ’ s appearance , as has presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
It looks as if Ocasio-Cortez felt similarly .
In the tweet that the New York representative posted shortly after Trump ’ s visit to St. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president held the bible as if it was burning him .
As of this writing , that tweet has already received more than 555,000 likes .
In addition , it has been retweeted nearly 77,000 times .
This tweet from Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has also prompted more than 21,800 comments in response .
The Democratic representative is known as something of a lightning rod , and the comments showed that is most definitely the case .
While plenty of people fully agreed with her sentiment , she received quite a bit of criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dear AOC , I ’ m positive you have no clue what it feels like to hold a Bible .
Or any book for that matter .
And I ’ ll take a beer please .
Thanks , ” blasted one person who referenced her bartender past .
“ He holds it the way he was coached by his white supremist advisors to hold it , ” jeered someone who was seemingly in agreement with Ocasio-Cortez .
“ AOC is anti-Semitic and is against opening places of worship AOC should sit out Bible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hers .
“ He can ’ t hide behind the Bible .
As Anderson Cooper just pointed out , he ’ s a THUG .
And history will just him as such , ” wrote someone else aligned with Ocasio-Cortez ’ s frame of mind .
The comments section appeared to be tilted more toward criticism than toward support of Ocasio-Cortez ’ s post .
However , the tweet did receive a massive volume of likes and retweets .
Given that , the overall reaction to this critical post seemed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite negative toward the president for this St. John ’ s appearance .

Democratic New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is known for speaking her mind and she did just that in a Monday evening tweet about President Donald Trump’s recent church appearance. Trump’s Monday appearance at St. John’s Church has generated a lot of criticism, and it looks like Ocasio-Cortez’s reaction to the appearance resonated with many of her followers.
Trump and a large entourage of his staff and cabinet members walked from the White House over to St. John’s on Monday. The president stood outdoors by the sign for the church and held up a bible as he spoke briefly. It has also been reported that the police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disrupt peaceful protesters and force them from the area to make room for the president.
Rev. Mariann Budde, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, quickly criticized the president’s appearance, as has presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. It looks as if Ocasio-Cortez felt similarly.
In the tweet that the New York representative posted shortly after Trump’s visit to St. John’s, she said that the president held the bible as if it was burning him. As of this writing, that tweet has already received more than 555,000 likes. In addition, it has been retweeted nearly 77,000 times.
He holds that Bible like it’s burning him. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 2, 2020
This tweet from Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has also prompted more than 21,800 comments in response. The Democratic representative is known as something of a lightning rod, and the comments showed that is most definitely the case. While plenty of people fully agreed with her sentiment, she received quite a bit of criticism for this post as well.
“Dear AOC, I’m positive you have no clue what it feels like to hold a Bible. Or any book for that matter. And I’ll take a beer please. Thanks,” blasted one person who referenced her bartender past.
“He holds it the way he was coached by his white supremist advisors to hold it,” jeered someone who was seemingly in agreement with Ocasio-Cortez.
“AOC is anti-Semitic and is against opening places of worship AOC should sit out Bible handling commentary,” declared another critic of hers.
“He can’t hide behind the Bible. As Anderson Cooper just pointed out, he’s a THUG. And history will just him as such,” wrote someone else aligned with Ocasio-Cortez’s frame of mind.
The comments section appeared to be tilted more toward criticism than toward support of Ocasio-Cortez’s post. However, the tweet did receive a massive volume of likes and retweets. Given that, the overall reaction to this critical post seemed to be overwhelmingly positive toward the Democratic representative and quite negative toward the president for this St. John’s appearance.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Former George H.W. Bush Aide Says Protests Could Sink Donald Trump: ‘We Actually Have Seen This Movi

Former George H.W. Bush Aide Says Protests Could Sink Donald Trump: ‘We Actually Have Seen This Movie Before’

Lloyd Green , who worked as opposition research counsel to George H.W .
Bush ’ s first campaign , is sounding the alarm on the George Floyd protests and their implications for Donald Trump ’ s re-election .
Green , who later moved to the Department of Justice when William Barr was also attorney general , claims that the recent turn of events echoes the violent protests that were sparked by the acquittals of the Los Angeles police officers who beat Rodney King .
As reported by Raw Story , Bush lost re-election in the 1992 vote following reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests — issues that Green claims bear a resemblance to the current state of America .
Per the Associated Press , Barr ’ s hardline approach to crime has put him at odds with modern criminal justice reformers , who the publication claims are pushing for rehabilitation over incarceration .
According to Green , the attorney general ’ s comments in 1992 did not sit well with voters , and the former Bush aide suggested a similar approach would also fail to gain traction amid the protests of Floyd ’ s death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Green noted that that the chaos of the riots put both Bush and Bill Clinton behind Ross Perot just two months afterward amid an “ endless news loop ” of unrest and violence , which was set against “ the backdrop of a recession.
” “ Gulf War triumph couldn ’ t save Bush from an endless news loop of urban unrest , billowing smoke , blaring sirens and broken windows cast against the backdrop of a recession , ” Green wrote .
Green noted the 100,000-plus Americans who have died from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are out of work as a result of the crisis .
He also mentioned recent polls that have consistently put Trump behind presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
As The Inquisitr reported , a Washington Post/ABC News poll released on Sunday showed Biden surging past Trump with 53 percent support among registered voters nationally — 10 percentage points ahead of the president , who had 43 percent support .
The poll also revealed that Biden has improved his standing with key voting blocs , including suburban voters .

Lloyd Green, who worked as opposition research counsel to George H.W. Bush’s first campaign, is sounding the alarm on the George Floyd protests and their implications for Donald Trump’s re-election. Green, who later moved to the Department of Justice when William Barr was also attorney general, claims that the recent turn of events echoes the violent protests that were sparked by the acquittals of the Los Angeles police officers who beat Rodney King.
As reported by Raw Story, Bush lost re-election in the 1992 vote following reports of 7.5 percent U.S. unemployment and the King protests — issues that Green claims bear a resemblance to the current state of America.
“Then as now, Bill Barr was attorney general and he failed to reassure. Questioned at the time about the LA riots, Barr intoned that ‘our system is fair and does not treat people differently,’ conceding that ‘our national criminal-justice system is a diverse broad one, and incorporates state systems and county systems.'”
Per the Associated Press, Barr’s hardline approach to crime has put him at odds with modern criminal justice reformers, who the publication claims are pushing for rehabilitation over incarceration. According to Green, the attorney general’s comments in 1992 did not sit well with voters, and the former Bush aide suggested a similar approach would also fail to gain traction amid the protests of Floyd’s death.
Washington DC. Riot cops are protecting the Trump White House. #dcprotest pic.twitter.com/tZJV7oIwdh — Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal) May 30, 2020
Despite the successes from the Gulf War, Green noted that that the chaos of the riots put both Bush and Bill Clinton behind Ross Perot just two months afterward amid an “endless news loop ” of unrest and violence, which was set against “the backdrop of a recession.”
“Gulf War triumph couldn’t save Bush from an endless news loop of urban unrest, billowing smoke, blaring sirens and broken windows cast against the backdrop of a recession,” Green wrote.
Green noted the 100,000-plus Americans who have died from the coronavirus pandemic and the 40 million-plus who are out of work as a result of the crisis. He also mentioned recent polls that have consistently put Trump behind presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
“The world makes for a poor scapegoat for a sitting president’s own failures, and the veterans of George H.W. Bush’s re-election campaign can tell you, because we actually have seen this movie before.”
As The Inquisitr reported, a Washington Post/ABC News poll released on Sunday showed Biden surging past Trump with 53 percent support among registered voters nationally — 10 percentage points ahead of the president, who had 43 percent support. The poll also revealed that Biden has improved his standing with key voting blocs, including suburban voters.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Nancy Pelosi Reads From Bible To Criticize Donald Trump’s Photo Op And Call For Unity

Nancy Pelosi appeared before reporters at the Capitol to criticize President Donald Trump ’ s photo-op in front of the St. John ’ s Church , Lafayette Square .
A reserved House Speaker read from Ecclesiastes and quoted leaders from the past in order to call for calm and unity , as video from ABC News posted on their Twitter shows .
Pelosi opened her remarks saying that as she watched Trump pose with the Bible on Monday , she thought of several passages that he could have read from to address the nation .
She chose passages from Ecclesiastes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an example of what he could have said .
The California Democrat also quoted former Presidents George H.W .
Bush and Barack Obama , who spoke out to all Americans after the Rodney King beating and the murder of Eric Garner , respectively .
“ It is incumbent upon all of us as Americans — regardless of race , religion , region , faith — that we recognize that this is an American problem , and not just a black problem or a brown problem or a Native American problem , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is an American problem.
” Pelosi added that it ’ s the president ’ s job to unite Americans .
She also addressed the photo op Trump posed for on Monday in front of the historic Washington D.C. church .
Prior to emerging from the White House and walking to the house of worship , peaceful protesters were dispersed by the National Guard and police officers using what some people have called excessive force .
Law enforcement deployed tear gas and flash grenades to clear the way so the president could walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bible .
Reportedly , the president believed he needed to show his face to the public after being called out for retreating to a bunker as protesters demonstrated in front of the White House .
The photo event resulted in harsh criticism from some who said the use of force was a violation of the rights of those gathered in the public space to demonstrate .
Trump also faced backlash because , as detractors argue , he didn ’ t offer any prayers or words on the unrest gripping the nation , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after posing for the cameras .
“ Peaceful demonstrators… in front of the White House were beaten — some people came out and beat them so they could clear the area so the president could come out and go forward .
What is that ?
” she asked .
“ That has no place , and it ’ s time for us to do away with that , a time to heal.
” Pelosi and other leaders in Congress have called for reform to the criminal justice system and they have promised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of police brutality and inequality , which have come to the forefront after George Floyd , an unarmed black man , was killed while in police custody last week .

Nancy Pelosi appeared before reporters at the Capitol to criticize President Donald Trump’s photo-op in front of the St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square. A reserved House Speaker read from Ecclesiastes and quoted leaders from the past in order to call for calm and unity, as video from ABC News posted on their Twitter shows.
Pelosi opened her remarks saying that as she watched Trump pose with the Bible on Monday, she thought of several passages that he could have read from to address the nation. She chose passages from Ecclesiastes referencing “a time to heal” as an example of what he could have said.
The California Democrat also quoted former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama, who spoke out to all Americans after the Rodney King beating and the murder of Eric Garner, respectively.
“It is incumbent upon all of us as Americans — regardless of race, religion, region, faith — that we recognize that this is an American problem, and not just a black problem or a brown problem or a Native American problem,” Pelosi quoted Obama as saying. “This is an American problem.”
Pelosi added that it’s the president’s job to unite Americans.
Pelosi asked about Trump’s Bible photo op last night. She goes and grabs her own bible and is now reading from it. pic.twitter.com/F64v4JFBH6 — Heather Caygle (@heatherscope) June 2, 2020
She also addressed the photo op Trump posed for on Monday in front of the historic Washington D.C. church. Prior to emerging from the White House and walking to the house of worship, peaceful protesters were dispersed by the National Guard and police officers using what some people have called excessive force.
Law enforcement deployed tear gas and flash grenades to clear the way so the president could walk to the location and pose with a Bible. Reportedly, the president believed he needed to show his face to the public after being called out for retreating to a bunker as protesters demonstrated in front of the White House.
The photo event resulted in harsh criticism from some who said the use of force was a violation of the rights of those gathered in the public space to demonstrate. Trump also faced backlash because, as detractors argue, he didn’t offer any prayers or words on the unrest gripping the nation, but instead returned to the White House shortly after posing for the cameras.
“Peaceful demonstrators… in front of the White House were beaten — some people came out and beat them so they could clear the area so the president could come out and go forward. What is that?” she asked. “That has no place, and it’s time for us to do away with that, a time to heal.”
Pelosi and other leaders in Congress have called for reform to the criminal justice system and they have promised to bring forth legislation to address the issues of police brutality and inequality, which have come to the forefront after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed while in police custody last week.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Low-Flying Military Helicopters Used To Disperse Protesters In Washington, DC

In Washington , D.C. , low-flying military helicopters were used Monday night to disperse crowds of people demonstrating , Fox News reports .
Two Lakota helicopters hovered 100 feet above the cities streets , forcing the crowd to scatter .
One of the aircraft appeared to be a Black Hawk army helicopter and one had U.S. Army markings .
According to one reporter on the scene , debris was blown around , making it difficult for her to keep her eyes open as the crowd began to leave .
The gusts of wind reached a point where tree branches snapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many people returned to the area and an aircraft returned to repeat the maneuver .
The District had a curfew of 7 p.m. , and the aircraft were deployed against those who were out past that hour .
The move comes just hours after President Donald Trump had a pathway cleared in front of the White House and historic St. John ’ s Church , Lafayette Square using what some people have called excessive force on a reportedly peaceful crowd of protesters .
National Guard troops and policemen used tear gas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lafayette Square — a public park in front of the White House — to leave the area so Trump could have a photo opportunity in front of the church , which was set fire in the protests .
The church remained undamaged from the flames .
While the president didn ’ t offer any prayers or comments on the situation facing the nation during the photo session , he did say in a separate speech that he would use military force to quell the demonstrations across the country .
“ I am mobilizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military , to stop the rioting and looting , to end the destruction and arson and to protect the rights of law-abiding Americans , including your Second Amendment rights , ” he said , according to NBC .
“ We are ending the riots and lawlessness that has spread throughout our country .
We will end it now , ” he continued , adding that he was a supporter of law and order and peaceful protest .
“ If a city or state refuses to take the actions necessary to defend the life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them , ” he concluded .
Tuesday is the fifth day of unrest in the District after the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis last week .

In Washington, D.C., low-flying military helicopters were used Monday night to disperse crowds of people demonstrating, Fox News reports. Two Lakota helicopters hovered 100 feet above the cities streets, forcing the crowd to scatter. One of the aircraft appeared to be a Black Hawk army helicopter and one had U.S. Army markings.
According to one reporter on the scene, debris was blown around, making it difficult for her to keep her eyes open as the crowd began to leave.
The gusts of wind reached a point where tree branches snapped off and scattered about.
After dispersing, many people returned to the area and an aircraft returned to repeat the maneuver.
The District had a curfew of 7 p.m., and the aircraft were deployed against those who were out past that hour.
The move comes just hours after President Donald Trump had a pathway cleared in front of the White House and historic St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square using what some people have called excessive force on a reportedly peaceful crowd of protesters. National Guard troops and policemen used tear gas and flash grenades to force people gathered in Lafayette Square — a public park in front of the White House — to leave the area so Trump could have a photo opportunity in front of the church, which was set fire to during the protests. The church remained undamaged from the flames.
While the president didn’t offer any prayers or comments on the situation facing the nation during the photo session, he did say in a separate speech that he would use military force to quell the demonstrations across the country.
“I am mobilizing all available federal resources, civilian and military, to stop the rioting and looting, to end the destruction and arson and to protect the rights of law-abiding Americans, including your Second Amendment rights,” he said, according to NBC.
“We are ending the riots and lawlessness that has spread throughout our country. We will end it now,” he continued, adding that he was a supporter of law and order and peaceful protest.
“If a city or state refuses to take the actions necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them,” he concluded.
Tuesday is the fifth day of unrest in the District after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis last week.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Joe Biden Blasts Donald Trump’s ‘Photo Op’ With Bible: ‘I Just Wish He’d Open’ One

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden spoke out regarding President Donald Trump ’ s use of force against protesters in Washington D.C. for what he calls a “ photo op.
” As ABC reported , Biden made a speech in Philadelphia to address the nation after a week of unrest following the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died while in police custody .
During the speech , Biden addressed an incident yesterday where police were filmed using tear gas and flash grenades in order to move people who appeared to have been peacefully protesting away from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and St. John ’ s Church , a historically significant building where many president ’ s and leaders have worshiped throughout American history .
“ When peaceful protestors are dispersed by the order of the president from the doorstep of the people ’ s house , the White House— using tear gas and flash grenades— in order to stage a photo op at a noble church , we can be forgiven for believing that the president is more interested in power than in principle , ” Biden said .
The message was part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speeches since the coronavirus pandemic .
In it , he addressed the death of Floyd and the protests that have spread across the country as people demonstrate against police brutality and inequality in the United States .
During the speech , he also addressed Trump ’ s handling of the crisis .
“ We can be forgiven for believing the president ’ s more interested in power than in principle… The president held up the Bible at St. John ’ s Church yesterday .
I just wish he ’ d open it once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
If he opened it he could have learned something.
” Biden added that the Bible calls for unity and love , even though it ’ s hard work .
Trump , he says , has “ no interest ” in that kind of work .
Biden then went on to say that Trump should also examine the constitution , where he could learn about the First Amendment , which promises Americans the right to gather and peacefully protest .
Trump has faced intense criticism after National Guard troops and police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk outside of the White House gates and pose with a bible in front of the church .
As the New York Times reports , presidential adviser Hope Hicks thought it would be a good idea for the president , who has been called weak for retreating to a secure bunker during the demonstrations , to do the photo op .
Other critics pointed out that Trump didn ’ t pray or address the unrest gripping the nation while at the church .

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden spoke out regarding President Donald Trump’s use of force against protesters in Washington D.C. for what he calls a “photo op.” As ABC reported, Biden made a speech in Philadelphia to address the nation after a week of unrest following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in police custody.
During the speech, Biden addressed an incident yesterday where police were filmed using tear gas and flash grenades in order to move people who appeared to have been peacefully protesting away from the area in front of the White House and St. John’s Church, a historically significant building where many president’s and leaders have worshiped throughout American history.
“When peaceful protestors are dispersed by the order of the president from the doorstep of the people’s house, the White House— using tear gas and flash grenades— in order to stage a photo op at a noble church, we can be forgiven for believing that the president is more interested in power than in principle,” Biden said.
The message was part of Biden’s first in-person campaign speeches since the coronavirus pandemic. In it, he addressed the death of Floyd and the protests that have spread across the country as people demonstrate against police brutality and inequality in the United States. During the speech, he also addressed Trump’s handling of the crisis.
“We can be forgiven for believing the president’s more interested in power than in principle… The president held up the Bible at St. John’s Church yesterday. I just wish he’d open it once in a while. Instead of brandishing it. If he opened it he could have learned something.”
Biden added that the Bible calls for unity and love, even though it’s hard work. Trump, he says, has “no interest” in that kind of work.
Trump "might also want to open the US Constitution once in a while. If he did, he'd find a thing called the First Amendment… the right of the people peaceably to assemble," Joe Biden says. "That's America… not using the American military to move against the American people." pic.twitter.com/UsPRWXc510 — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 2, 2020
Biden then went on to say that Trump should also examine the constitution, where he could learn about the First Amendment, which promises Americans the right to gather and peacefully protest.
Trump has faced intense criticism after National Guard troops and police officers dispersed the crowd so that he could walk outside of the White House gates and pose with a bible in front of the church. As the New York Times reports, presidential adviser Hope Hicks thought it would be a good idea for the president, who has been called weak for retreating to a secure bunker during the demonstrations, to do the photo op.
Other critics pointed out that Trump didn’t pray or address the unrest gripping the nation while at the church.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Joe Biden Says George Floyd’s Last Words, ‘I Can’t Breathe,’ Are ‘Echoing All Across This Nation’

'It 's time to listen to those words , ' Biden said .
Former Vice President Joe Biden addressed the nation via Facebook Live on Tuesday , June 2 , telling his audience that George Floyd ’ s last words are resonating across the country .
Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive 2020 presidential nominee , spoke from City Hall in Philadelphia while broadcasting his remarks to the nation .
“ I can ’ t breathe , ” Biden said , repeating these words twice as he began his speech .
This was a reference to the 47-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utterance as a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Floyd ’ s neck for 7 or more minutes .
“ George Floyd ’ s last words… they didn ’ t die with him , ” Biden said in a somber tone .
“ They ’ re still being heard , echoing all across this nation.
” Biden then went on to say that Floyd ’ s dying words speak to a nation where the color of your skin can put your life at risk .
The vice president claimed that these words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died from the COVID-19 pandemic , and 40 million have lost their jobs .
A disproportionate number of those deaths and job losses have affected the black community .
“ Every day millions of people , millions , not at the moment of losing their life but in the course of living their life are saying to themselves , ‘ I can ’ t breathe , ' ” Biden said .
The politician then called Floyd ’ s last words a “ wake-up call ” to the nation , noting that Floyd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time those words were uttered by a dying black man facing police pressure .
Here , he was likely referencing the death of Eric Garner who , like Floyd , was an unarmed African American man accused of a petty crime who died in police custody .
“ It ’ s time to listen to those words , ” Biden said .
He went on to call for leadership that can recognize the pain felt by marginalized communities .
Biden went on to reference the violence and looting that have plagued some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death .
He noted that there is no justice in rioting , looting , and destroying churches and businesses , many of which were built by African Americans .
The former vice president then said that the time has come for the nation to deal with “ systemic racism , ” economic inequity , and other issues plaguing the black community .
Biden also referenced his opponent , Donald Trump , and what Biden sees as Trump ’ s failures .
He accused the 45th president of failing to understand both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during remarks made on Monday night , and the Constitution , which , in the Bill of Rights , guarantees the right of the people to peacefully assemble .
“ I ’ ve said from the outset of this election that we are in a battle for the soul of this nation , ” Biden said .
Biden concluded his address by echoing the words of Martin Luther King Jr. , who himself was referencing a historic spiritual .
“ I truly believe , in my heart of hearts , we can overcome @ @ @ @ @

Former Vice President Joe Biden addressed the nation via Facebook Live on Tuesday, June 2, telling his audience that George Floyd’s last words are resonating across the country.
Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive 2020 presidential nominee, spoke from City Hall in Philadelphia while broadcasting his remarks to the nation.
“I can’t breathe,” Biden said, repeating these words twice as he began his speech. This was a reference to the 47-year-old unarmed African American man’s final utterance as a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for 7 or more minutes.
“George Floyd’s last words… they didn’t die with him,” Biden said in a somber tone.
“They’re still being heard, echoing all across this nation.”
Biden then went on to say that Floyd’s dying words speak to a nation where the color of your skin can put your life at risk. The vice president claimed that these words speak to a nation where 100,000 people have died from the COVID-19 pandemic, and 40 million have lost their jobs. A disproportionate number of those deaths and job losses have affected the black community.
“Every day millions of people, millions, not at the moment of losing their life but in the course of living their life are saying to themselves, ‘I can’t breathe,'” Biden said.
The politician then called Floyd’s last words a “wake-up call” to the nation, noting that Floyd’s death was not the first time those words were uttered by a dying black man facing police pressure. Here, he was likely referencing the death of Eric Garner who, like Floyd, was an unarmed African American man accused of a petty crime who died in police custody.
“It’s time to listen to those words,” Biden said.
He went on to call for leadership that can recognize the pain felt by marginalized communities.
Biden went on to reference the violence and looting that have plagued some of the protests that have occurred since Floyd’s death. He noted that there is no justice in rioting, looting, and destroying churches and businesses, many of which were built by African Americans.
The former vice president then said that the time has come for the nation to deal with “systemic racism,” economic inequity, and other issues plaguing the black community.
Biden also referenced his opponent, Donald Trump, and what Biden sees as Trump’s failures. He accused the 45th president of failing to understand both the Bible, which the president held during remarks made on Monday night, and the Constitution, which, in the Bill of Rights, guarantees the right of the people to peacefully assemble.
“I’ve said from the outset of this election that we are in a battle for the soul of this nation,” Biden said.
Biden concluded his address by echoing the words of Martin Luther King Jr., who himself was referencing a historic spiritual.
“I truly believe, in my heart of hearts, we can overcome,” Biden said.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Donald Trump Claims New York City Was ‘Lost To The Looters’

Donald Trump posted on Twitter on Tuesday , June 2 , that Monday was a “ bad day ” for the Cuomo brothers .
The president went on to explain that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had a bad day because New York City hadn ’ t been tough enough against some protests that turned violent .
He added Governor Cuomo ’ s brother Chris ’ CNN program ’ s ratings were struggling .
The tweet referencing the Cuomo brothers came at the end of a string of messages in which the president endorsed Republican candidates for various offices .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vein was an endorsement of Chris Jacobs , who is running for congress out of New York .
After claiming Cuomo had lost the city to lowlifes , Trump then asked Republicans to vote in several state primaries being carried out on Tuesday .
The attack on Governor Cuomo comes amidst more than five days of protests and riots that have ravaged the country .
New York has had some of the most violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement officials , and several officers in the city are under investigation for reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cuomo issued a tweet of his own that appeared to be a response to the president ’ s comments .
The governor said there are some who wanted to blur the line between peaceful protestors and rioters .
He added Trump was among the people attempting to blur those lines .
In the last few days , Trump has made calling out the National Guard central to his message .
The president reportedly had a call with governors from across the country on Monday morning in which he berated several for not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In that call , as The Inquisitr reported , he told governors if they didn ’ t step up and “ dominate ” they would look like “ a bunch of jerks.
” Trump has come under fire from some of his critics for his continued pressing for soldiers and police to deal with the protests in Minneapolis and elsewhere .
One commentator said the president was “ declaring war on Americans ” when he gave a speech on Monday threatening to send large groups of U.S. troops into cities he felt weren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Illinois governor Pritzker reportedly told Trump during their group phone call that Pritzker believed the president ’ s rhetoric regarding the situation was only making things worse .

Donald Trump posted on Twitter on Tuesday, June 2, that Monday was a “bad day” for the Cuomo brothers. The president went on to explain that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had a bad day because New York City hadn’t been tough enough against some protests that turned violent. He added Governor Cuomo’s brother Chris’ CNN program’s ratings were struggling.
“Yesterday was a bad day for the Cuomo Brothers. New York was lost to the looters, thugs, Radical Left, and all others forms of Lowlife & Scum. The Governor refuses to accept my offer of a dominating National Guard. NYC was ripped to pieces. Likewise, Fredo’s ratings are down 50%!”
The tweet referencing the Cuomo brothers came at the end of a string of messages in which the president endorsed Republican candidates for various offices. Trump’s last tweet in that vein was an endorsement of Chris Jacobs, who is running for congress out of New York.
After claiming Cuomo had lost the city to lowlifes, Trump then asked Republicans to vote in several state primaries being carried out on Tuesday.
The attack on Governor Cuomo comes amidst more than five days of protests and riots that have ravaged the country. New York has had some of the most violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement officials, and several officers in the city are under investigation for reportedly using unnecessary force.
On Tuesday afternoon, Cuomo issued a tweet of his own that appeared to be a response to the president’s comments. The governor said there are some who wanted to blur the line between peaceful protestors and rioters. He added Trump was among the people attempting to blur those lines.
In the last few days, Trump has made calling out the National Guard central to his message. The president reportedly had a call with governors from across the country on Monday morning in which he berated several for not being willing to call in troops. In that call, as The Inquisitr reported, he told governors if they didn’t step up and “dominate” they would look like “a bunch of jerks.”
Trump has come under fire from some of his critics for his continued pressing for soldiers and police to deal with the protests in Minneapolis and elsewhere. One commentator said the president was “declaring war on Americans” when he gave a speech on Monday threatening to send large groups of U.S. troops into cities he felt weren’t dealing with the protests correctly. Illinois governor Pritzker reportedly told Trump during their group phone call that Pritzker believed the president’s rhetoric regarding the situation was only making things worse.


inquisitr--2020-06-02--Rev. Mariann Budde Slams Donald Trump After He Posed With A Bible In Front Of St. John’s Church

'He did n't come to church to pray , he did n't come to church to offer condolences to those who are grieving , ' she said .
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington is criticizing President Donald Trump for clearing protesters in front of the White House and then posing for photos while holding the Bible in front of St. John ’ s Church .
As NBC News reported , on Monday afternoon police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds that were peacefully protesting in front of the White House .
Afterward , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church , where the president posed for pictures in front of the historic building while holding a Bible .
The Rev .
Mariann Budde , bishop of the Washington diocese , spoke to Craig Melvin on NBC ’ s Today show about the event .
In the interview , Budde said Trump held the Bible “ as if it were a prop or an extension of his military and authoritarian position.
” “ He didn ’ t come to church to pray , he didn ’ t come to church to offer condolences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t come to commit to healing our nation , all the things that we would expect and long for from the highest leader in the land , ” she added .
Budde also noted that the diocese wasn ’ t informed that Trump was coming to the church .
And when asked if he was a frequent worshiper at the church , she responded , “ No , never.
” “ The only time that President Trump has been at St. John ’ s church as president was on the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Budde is joined by other religious leaders in condemning the photo op .
Rabbi Jack Moline , president of Interfaith Alliance , said that Trump ’ s photo op while holding a Bible , juxtaposed with a prior show of military force , represented “ one of the most flagrant misuses of religion I have ever seen.
” “ This only underscores the president ’ s complete lack of compassion for Black Americans and the lethal consequences of racism , ” he said .
Similarly , Jesuit priest Rev .
James Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bible as a prop .
“ The Bible is not a prop .
A church is not a photo op .
Religion is not a political tool .
And God is not a plaything , ” he said .
This is not the first time that Trump has been accused of using the Bible as more of a piece of set dressing and less of a sacred religious tome .
For example , as The Atlantic reported in 2016 , Trump has been photographed more than once holding a Bible and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his favorite book .
However , he has also struggled to name a favorite verse , and when he did cite a favorite verse — an Old Testament passage about criminal law — he was accused of taking it out of context and misunderstanding it .
Similarly , as The Chicago Tribune reported in 2016 , Trump claimed that the Bible is his favorite book and that he reads it frequently .
However , when pressed to name a favorite verse , he was unable to do so .
He also claimed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and frequently attended Marble Collegiate Church , which is not a Presbyterian church .
Officials at the church said that he is not an active member of the congregation .

The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington is criticizing President Donald Trump for clearing protesters in front of the White House and then posing for photos while holding the Bible in front of St. John’s Church.
As NBC News reported, on Monday afternoon police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds that were peacefully protesting in front of the White House. Afterward, Trump and his team walked to the nearby church, where the president posed for pictures in front of the historic building while holding a Bible.
pic.twitter.com/bKvTrqHomS — The White House 45 Archived (@WhiteHouse45) June 2, 2020
The Rev. Mariann Budde, bishop of the Washington diocese, spoke to Craig Melvin on NBC’s Today show about the event. In the interview, Budde said Trump held the Bible “as if it were a prop or an extension of his military and authoritarian position.”
“He didn’t come to church to pray, he didn’t come to church to offer condolences to those who are grieving. He didn’t come to commit to healing our nation, all the things that we would expect and long for from the highest leader in the land,” she added.
Police and members of the US military were deployed to clear out a protest so Trump can hold up a Bible outside of church. pic.twitter.com/2i0TFCveNp — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) June 1, 2020
Budde also noted that the diocese wasn’t informed that Trump was coming to the church. And when asked if he was a frequent worshiper at the church, she responded, “No, never.”
“The only time that President Trump has been at St. John’s church as president was on the morning of his inauguration,” she said.
Budde is joined by other religious leaders in condemning the photo op.
Rabbi Jack Moline, president of Interfaith Alliance, said that Trump’s photo op while holding a Bible, juxtaposed with a prior show of military force, represented “one of the most flagrant misuses of religion I have ever seen.”
“This only underscores the president’s complete lack of compassion for Black Americans and the lethal consequences of racism,” he said.
Similarly, Jesuit priest Rev. James Martin joined Budde in suggesting Trump was using the Bible as a prop.
“The Bible is not a prop. A church is not a photo op. Religion is not a political tool. And God is not a plaything,” he said.
This is not the first time that Trump has been accused of using the Bible as more of a piece of set dressing and less of a sacred religious tome. For example, as The Atlantic reported in 2016, Trump has been photographed more than once holding a Bible and has even said that the Judeo-Christian text is his favorite book. However, he has also struggled to name a favorite verse, and when he did cite a favorite verse — an Old Testament passage about criminal law — he was accused of taking it out of context and misunderstanding it.
Similarly, as The Chicago Tribune reported in 2016, Trump claimed that the Bible is his favorite book and that he reads it frequently. However, when pressed to name a favorite verse, he was unable to do so. He also claimed at the time that he is a Presbyterian and frequently attended Marble Collegiate Church, which is not a Presbyterian church. Officials at the church said that he is not an active member of the congregation.


inquisitr--2020-06-03--William Barr Personally Ordered Police To Clear Peaceful Protesters For Donald Trump’s Photo Op, Rep

William Barr Personally Ordered Police To Clear Peaceful Protesters For Donald Trump’s Photo Op, Report Claims

Attorney General William Barr personally ordered police to clear peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square outside the White House so Donald Trump could have himself photographed at a nearby church , a new report claims .
Trump has been under fire for holding a photo op holding a Bible in front of St. John ’ s Episcopal Church near the White House , which was preceded by police forcefully pushing out peaceful protesters who had gathered to demand justice for George Floyd .
As the Washington Post reported , the order to clear away the demonstrators came from Barr himself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump from the grounds of the White House and the short distance to the church — one of the oldest in the nation ’ s capital and the former place of worship for a number of presidents .
Until Tuesday ’ s report , it had not been exactly clear who made the decision regarding the protesters at that time , despite being before the citywide curfew took effect .
As The Daily Beast added , it was an order not normally made by the nation ’ s top law enforcement official .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the nation ’ s highest-ranking legal official to make personally , speaking to the close relationship between the head of the Department of Justice and Trump , ” the report noted .
Barr has been criticized for taking actions that critics believe improperly protect Trump , and for failing to speak out against far-right groups identified as playing a role in national unrest this week .
Trump has faced widespread criticism for the photo op and the actions by police to forcefully push out protesters who had reportedly been civil .
Video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , including one Australian news crew who were attacked during a live broadcast .
Though the White House said the protesters had been warned to move , many on the scene — including members of news organizations — disputed this claim and said that the advance from police and shots of tear gas came with no warning .
Many in the president ’ s own party took aim at him on Tuesday .
That included Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse , who said it was wrong for Trump to use the church for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m against clearing out a peaceful protest for a photo op that treats the Word of God as a political prop , ” Sasse said in a statement , via USA Today .
Sasse condemned those protesters who had turned violent , but said that overall , the demonstrators had a “ fundamental — a Constitutional — right to protest .
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Attorney General William Barr personally ordered police to clear peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square outside the White House so Donald Trump could have himself photographed at a nearby church, a new report claims.
Trump has been under fire for holding a photo op holding a Bible in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church near the White House, which was preceded by police forcefully pushing out peaceful protesters who had gathered to demand justice for George Floyd. As the Washington Post reported, the order to clear away the demonstrators came from Barr himself. The attorney general was seen walking with Trump from the grounds of the White House and the short distance to the church — one of the oldest in the nation’s capital and the former place of worship for a number of presidents.
Until Tuesday’s report, it had not been exactly clear who made the decision regarding the protesters at that time, despite being before the citywide curfew took effect. As The Daily Beast added, it was an order not normally made by the nation’s top law enforcement official.
“The move was an unusual one for the nation’s highest-ranking legal official to make personally, speaking to the close relationship between the head of the Department of Justice and Trump,” the report noted.
Barr has been criticized for taking actions that critics believe improperly protect Trump, and for failing to speak out against far-right groups identified as playing a role in national unrest this week.
Trump has faced widespread criticism for the photo op and the actions by police to forcefully push out protesters who had reportedly been civil. Video showed police firing tear gas and striking people, including one Australian news crew who were attacked during a live broadcast. Though the White House said the protesters had been warned to move, many on the scene — including members of news organizations — disputed this claim and said that the advance from police and shots of tear gas came with no warning.
Many in the president’s own party took aim at him on Tuesday. That included Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, who said it was wrong for Trump to use the church for a photo op.
“I’m against clearing out a peaceful protest for a photo op that treats the Word of God as a political prop,” Sasse said in a statement, via USA Today.
Sasse condemned those protesters who had turned violent, but said that overall, the demonstrators had a “fundamental — a Constitutional — right to protest.”


inquisitr--2020-06-02--‘Trump Wants People To Riot,’ Says Former GOP Presidential Candidate

One former Republican presidential candidate took to Twitter on Tuesday to warn people that he believes that President Donald Trump wants people to riot instead of peacefully protest .
Joe Walsh attempted to run against Trump in the primaries for the 2020 election , and he ended his campaign in early February .
However , he ’ s remained quite outspoken against the president .
“ Remember , NOTHING scares Trump more than millions & millions & millions of Americans peacefully protesting .
He ’ s scared to death of that .
Trump WANTS people to riot , loot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurt innocent people .
He REALLY wants all that to happen , ” Walsh tweeted .
The tweet received nearly 2,500 likes on the popular social media platform , and more than 750 accounts retweeted the sentiment .
However , both conservatives and liberals took the former presidential candidate to the task .
For some liberals , they could not overlook his prior support for Republicans , while conservatives did not appreciate him speaking out against the president .
The comments from Walsh came after several days of protests and some rioting across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd , who died in the custody of former Minneapolis , Minnesota , police officers on Memorial Day .
On Monday , the president walked from the White House to St. John ’ s Church across the street to take a photograph in front of it while holding a Bible .
To clear the path , National Guard troops used tear gas to clear out peaceful protestors , according to NPR , and the move caused much controversy , especially since Trump did not pray or offer any words of condolence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ back came more than 30 minutes before the 7 p.m. curfew for Washington , D.C. , that Mayor Muriel Bowser had set for Monday evening .
Earlier in the day , Walsh explained his thoughts on the riots versus peaceful demonstrations in another tweet .
It appeared as if Walsh urged people to continue protesting Floyd ’ s death in a civil manner , and he asked them to stop rioting and looting .
Walsh wasn ’ t the only conservative voice to speak out against Trump in recent days as the chaos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrations across the country .
Conservative icon George Will also encouraged voters to remove the president , as well as the GOP members of the House and Senate who have enabled him throughout his presidency .

One former Republican presidential candidate took to Twitter on Tuesday to warn people that he believes that President Donald Trump wants people to riot instead of peacefully protest. Joe Walsh attempted to run against Trump in the primaries for the 2020 election, and he ended his campaign in early February. However, he’s remained quite outspoken against the president.
“Remember, NOTHING scares Trump more than millions & millions & millions of Americans peacefully protesting. He’s scared to death of that. Trump WANTS people to riot, loot, burn sh*t, damage property, and hurt innocent people. He REALLY wants all that to happen,” Walsh tweeted.
The tweet received nearly 2,500 likes on the popular social media platform, and more than 750 accounts retweeted the sentiment. However, both conservatives and liberals took the former presidential candidate to the task. For some liberals, they could not overlook his prior support for Republicans, while conservatives did not appreciate him speaking out against the president.
The comments from Walsh came after several days of protests and some rioting across the United States after the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officers on Memorial Day. On Monday, the president walked from the White House to St. John’s Church across the street to take a photograph in front of it while holding a Bible.
To clear the path, National Guard troops used tear gas to clear out peaceful protestors, according to NPR, and the move caused much controversy, especially since Trump did not pray or offer any words of condolence. The tear gas and authorities pushing protestors back came more than 30 minutes before the 7 p.m. curfew for Washington, D.C., that Mayor Muriel Bowser had set for Monday evening.
Earlier in the day, Walsh explained his thoughts on the riots versus peaceful demonstrations in another tweet.
“To date, the protests, the rioting & the looting have all added out to hurt Trump politically. But the longer the rioting & the looting continue, the more it helps Trump politically. Peaceful protests hurt Trump. Prolonged rioting & looting help Trump.”
It appeared as if Walsh urged people to continue protesting Floyd’s death in a civil manner, and he asked them to stop rioting and looting.
Walsh wasn’t the only conservative voice to speak out against Trump in recent days as the chaos increases amid the coronavirus pandemic and the demonstrations across the country. Conservative icon George Will also encouraged voters to remove the president, as well as the GOP members of the House and Senate who have enabled him throughout his presidency.