The White House partially locked down last night as Secret Service scuffled with protesters
Trump later remarked on the unrest during a White House event, saying that it was important to “protect the rights for peaceful protesters.”
“The family of George is entitled to justice, and the people of Minnesota are entitled to live in safety,” Trump added. Protesters and Secret Service agents scuffled outside the White House fence. Video circulating on social media and photos on wire services showed a protester being detained by Secret Service agents. Protesters eventually moved from the White House toward the Capitol.By around 11:30 p.m., a group of protesters had returned to the White House and pushed back against barricades set up by police and Secret Service agents. Protesters were barred from approaching the White House at Lafayette Park.
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