A weekend of rioting in the nation’s capital left deep scars in the shadow of the White House.
left deep scars in the shadow of the White House and across the city where 88 people were arrested, while dozens of law enforcement officers, including Secret Service agents were injured.
Lafayette Park, a primary protesting site through the weekend and across the street from the White House, was closed off Monday. Still, several hundreds of protesters gathered in the area to chant"Black Lives Matter" and"Don't shoot" while facing officers guarding the park. "The Secret Service respects the right to assemble," the agency said in a statement."Throughout these demonstrations, no individuals have crossed the White House fence line and no Secret Service protectees have been in danger."
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