Posted on 06/05/2020 12:33:13 PM PDT by Scarpetta
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon has told the District of Columbia National Guard and guardsmen from other states who have arrived in the nation's capital as backup to not use firearms or ammunition, a sign of de-escalation in the federal response to protests in the city after the killing of George Floyd, according to officials familiar with the decision.
The Department of Defense, led by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, appears to have made the decision without consulting the White House, where President Trump has ordered a militarized show of force on the streets of Washington D.C. since demonstrations in the city were punctured by an episode of looting on Sunday. Trump specifically had encouraged the National Guard to be armed.
Initially, a small group of the guardsmen deployed in the city had been carrying guns while standing outside monuments, but the bulk of the forces, such as those working with federal park police at Lafayette Square in front of the White House, didn't carry firearms out of caution. Now, all of the roughly 5,000 guardsmen who have been deployed or are deploying to Washington, D.C., have been told not to use weaponry or ammunition, according to four officials familiar with the order.
"The whole purpose behind that was a purposeful show of de-escalation," said one U.S. defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss an order that hasn't been made public yet. "We're here, but we're walking things down."
The White House has not been involved in the decision, a senior administration official said. Trump has encouraged the National Guard to be armed, and wanted them to be as a show of force.
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Right.
Again my joke: What are the trained men and women in uniform supposed to do when confronted by the out of control angry mob? Give out a flower and a little pamphlet of Hare Krishna sayings? Or mentally project Oprah style good vibes of peace to all?
We’re suffering from Pentagonorrhea
Esper is the enemy. Patriots need to go to DC and support the President and do whatever is necessary.
Not at all, they are standard issue liberal liars. However, I hope the good guys are passing disinformation to the MSM.
America may build Lion of Lucerne twine monument, only celebrating the Secret Service?
Tuileries anyone?
Trump should send the marines over to arrest Espers. Bring him to the White House and once outside release him right before the mob arrives. Leave him out there unarmed. See if he’s happy with making that call.
Why would Trump even stay in DC during tonights festivities. Or did Espers order him to remain in place and disarm the secret service as well.
“As I understand it, Trump and Barr have mobilized the SWAT teams from a host of DOJ and other federal agencies to pick up the slack.”
Disciplined sharpshooters with defined Rules of Engagement is a good idea.
My fantasies of ending the Deep State are a little bloodier but all end in certain death.
Thoughtfully presented
They probably were.
But nothing will be disclosed. Barr will exonerate them and all the other swamp cretins.
He has to, and will, be fired.
Things are getting more interesting all the time.
This is a mistake. These savages are very likely to rush or attack the Guardsmen. Check out this video, go to the 10 hour and 25 minute mark to see their behavior towards the NG. They are thugs, pure and simple. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=zftms0k9zhkt=6041s
Indeed. Check out the link in my post 64. Not a quick read but illuminating.
This guy won’t last the week-end.
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Let’s hope not!!
Who is influencing President Trump with these picks???
Are these men not vetted?
Hmmm, the link does not work yet the video is still up. Anyway, it’s the June 3rd video from kittycat lounge. Their behavior towards the NG is despicable.
Lots of trolls here on FR.
Lots of sunshine pumpers. Trust Sessions. Trust Huber. The midterms are safe.
The Pentagon has a long record of being unsupportive of POTUS these past 3 1/2 years. Trannies, Vindman, Syria, border, etc., etc.
It should not be a surprise and we should not be in denial that DOD is undermining the WH during this National Emergency.
Lots of trolls here on FR.
Lots of sunshine pumpers. Trust Sessions. Trust Huber. The midterms are safe.
The Pentagon has a long record of being unsupportive of POTUS these past 3 1/2 years. Trannies, Vindman, Syria, border, etc., etc.
It should not be a surprise and we should not be in denial that DOD is undermining the WH during this National Emergency.
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