Biden takes a knee https://t.co/6hzRrHjzh2— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 2, 2020
I imposed a curfew at 7pm. A full 25 minutes before the curfew & w/o provocation, federal police used munitions on peaceful protestors in front of the White House, an act that will make the job of @DCPoliceDept officers more difficult. Shameful!— Muriel Bowser #StayHomeDC at 7 pm (@MurielBowser) June 2, 2020
DC residents — Go home. Be safe
WATCH: President Trump walks across Lafayette Park to St. John's Church. Holding a Bible he says, "We have a great country. That's my thoughts." pic.twitter.com/A3HS8hR32p— CSPAN (@cspan) June 1, 2020
"I might have others, but I can't think of them right now."
The Episcopal bishop of DC – who oversees the DC church Trump just stopped at – tells the @washingtonpost she is "outraged" and that neither she nor the rector was asked or told… “that they would be clearing with tear gas so they could use one of our churches as a prop.." 1/3— Michelle Boorstein (@mboorstein) June 2, 2020
..holding a bible, one that declares that God is love and when everything he has said and done is to enflame violence. I am beyond.We need moral leadership and he’s done everything to divide us and has just used one of the most sacred symbols of the Judeo-Christian tradition."2/3— Michelle Boorstein (@mboorstein) June 2, 2020
Later that same day:"We so disassociate ourselves from the messages of this president. We hold the teachings of our sacred texts to be so so grounding to our lives and everything we do and it is about love of neighbor and sacrificial love and justice." @Mebudde Bishop Mariann Budde 3/3— Michelle Boorstein (@mboorstein) June 2, 2020
More than two hours past curfew, this group of protestors has marched all over the National Mall and up the 14th Corridor entirely peacefully, avoiding police as they walk.— Rachel Chason (@Rachel_Chason) June 2, 2020
This is the third time I’ve seen them kneel and shout: “say his name!” “George Floyd!!” pic.twitter.com/BmdNdkLqTF
And then they laughed at Trump's mighty sword? Where are the thousands of troops to sweep them off the streets?
To our peaceful protestors: We are sorry we had to deploy gas near the Lee Monument. Some RPD officers in that area were cut off by violent protestors. The gas was necessary to get them to safety.— Richmond Police (@RichmondPolice) June 2, 2020
To the peaceful protesters who were gassed tonight, please come. I want to apologize in person. pic.twitter.com/EwKW4TFmAc— Levar M. Stoney (@LevarStoney) June 2, 2020
Will Trump send "thousands" of U.S. troops to Virginia tomorrow? Will water run uphill? Stay tuned.
Can confirm, based on sources familiar with what happened > https://t.co/vqGYzjpQzU— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 2, 2020
I thought that was a given, like George Floyd died of asphyxiation, not heart problems.
Let me be clear. This is revolting. The Bible is not a prop. A church is not a photo op. Religion is not a political tool. God is not your plaything. pic.twitter.com/RZwPeqrwoZ— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) June 2, 2020
To Trump, we are all props and playthings.
We asked Trump if that was his family Bible he was holding up. He didn’t hear at first, amid sirens sounding near St John’s church, so we asked “Is that your Bible?"— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) June 2, 2020
“It’s *a* Bible," he answered. pic.twitter.com/kE88c0Ubw2
See?
We ordered @ArlingtonVaPD to immediately leave DC. Appalled mutual aid agreement abused to endanger their and others safety for a photo op.— Libby Garvey (@libbygarvey) June 2, 2020
I take it back. They will be sending federal troops to Virginia tomorrow.
New York Times headline. pic.twitter.com/NvJLauzvzB— Steve Inskeep (@NPRinskeep) June 2, 2020
Who put a spine in the Old Grey Lady?
UPDATE tonight: DOD has received 0 requests from states asking for military assistance.— Erin Banco (@ErinBanco) June 2, 2020
So that call to the governors went well, eh?
Will no one resign? Will no one stand up and be counted? Will no one point to themselves and say "I was wrong and this man is a monster"? Are there no men and women of honor in the senior ranks of this Administration who love their country more than their jobs?— Bryan McGrath (@ConsWahoo) June 2, 2020
The question answers itself, doesn't it? I wasn't going to close with this, but I think now it's the right thing to do. Go read what George Will said; and be aware I don't expect to ever tell you to do that again, so long as I live, world without end, amen.
George Will: “There is no such thing as rock bottom for Trump. Assume the worst is yet to come.” The Washington Post https://t.co/Yqn7bZ6I8C— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 1, 2020
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