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TomCADem

(17,387 posts)
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 08:01 PM Jun 2020

Harris: Trump 'just tear-gassed peaceful protesters for a photo op'

Source: MSN

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) accused President Trump of firing tear gas at peaceful protestors "for a photo op."

"Donald Trump just tear-gassed peaceful protesters for a photo op," Harris tweeted Monday.

Several loud bangs echoed before Trump took the podium at the Rose Garden as law enforcement fired tear gas into a crowd of peaceful protesters.

Trump then walked from the White House to the St. John's Church and held up a bible as he took pictures with staff.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/harris-trump-just-tear-gassed-peaceful-protesters-for-a-photo-op/ar-BB14TH4Y

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Harris: Trump 'just tear-gassed peaceful protesters for a photo op' (Original Post) TomCADem Jun 2020 OP
I am surprised that Bible did not sear his hands when he touched it. murielm99 Jun 2020 #1
...Or turn to ashes because he held it. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2020 #2
or burst into flames? nt imavoter Jun 2020 #9
That's our future Vice President and I am glad for it. marble falls Jun 2020 #3
I would be so happy if that were the case bhikkhu Jun 2020 #5
There's a good selection of great choices ... marble falls Jun 2020 #6
Give it time bucolic_frolic Jun 2020 #4
Horrible thing to do-gas folks so trump can walk for a photo-op. riversedge Jun 2020 #7
The pastor of the Church just condemned his actions. OverBurn Jun 2020 #8
That does not look like a Bible to me. raging moderate Jun 2020 #11
An Australian news crew was attacked by police just outside the White House Violet_Crumble Jun 2020 #10
Kick for Truth Kid Berwyn Jun 2020 #12
One of the many crimes against humanity he has committed. jcmaine72 Jun 2020 #13
Kick dalton99a Jun 2020 #14
Thank you...........photo of trump at church. one the WH posted, the other is more fitting.......... riversedge Jun 2020 #15
Wait, he walked? Is the golf cart in the shop or something? N/T Jedi Guy Jun 2020 #16

bhikkhu

(10,718 posts)
5. I would be so happy if that were the case
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 08:50 PM
Jun 2020

Though there's a few other options I'd also be happy with. In dark times, that at least is a good thing to focus on; we have a solid chance at taking back the government and we have a great number of competent leaders willing and able to pitch in. The shit timeline we've been living could be turned around.

At least there's a chance.

marble falls

(57,099 posts)
6. There's a good selection of great choices ...
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 08:55 PM
Jun 2020

I hope I'm around when AOC is battle hardened and ready for a run.

riversedge

(70,242 posts)
7. Horrible thing to do-gas folks so trump can walk for a photo-op.
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 08:57 PM
Jun 2020



......Several loud bangs echoed before Trump took the podium at the Rose Garden as law enforcement fired tear gas into a crowd of peaceful protesters.

Trump then walked from the White House to the St. John's Church and held up a bible as he took pictures with staff.

As Trump spoke in the Rose Garden, hundreds of people were gathered just outside of Lafayette Park across the street from the White House to protest for the fourth consecutive night as part of the nationwide demonstrations that have sprung up in response to George Floyd's death.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) instituted a city-wide curfew to go into effect at 7 p.m. Monday, following outbreaks of violent demonstrations across the capital the night before.

raging moderate

(4,305 posts)
11. That does not look like a Bible to me.
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 10:58 PM
Jun 2020

Somebody else said it looks like a Book of Common Prayer. That is a book written by the Church of England. I believe many Episcopal churches still use it. But that would not be the same as the Holy Bible.

Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)
10. An Australian news crew was attacked by police just outside the White House
Mon Jun 1, 2020, 10:26 PM
Jun 2020

Saw it happening live while I was having my brekkie. I'd like to say that sort of brutality is unbelievable, but having seen a gun aimed at a small child and protesters being beaten and arrested (where's that so-called anti-lockdown crowd when you need them? Not surprisingly, curfews and this lockdown doesn't bother them) it's not unbelievable.

Not a fan of news.com.au, but they're the only ones carrying this story so far

Sunrise reporter Amelia Brace and cameraman attacked by police live on air

A Channel 7 reporter and her cameraman reporting from Washington DC have been knocked down by police in shocking footage which is now going viral on social media.

Sunrise reporter Amelia Brace was providing an update from the White House on the escalating chaos with her freelance cameraman, Timothy Myers ACS, ahead of Donald Trump’s speech this morning when heavily-armed police began aggressively pushing the crowd back.


https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/morning-shows/sunrise-reporter-amelia-brace-and-cameraman-attacked-by-police-live-on-air/news-story/49951d1131ddc82f59af53cb4cecaca2


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riversedge

(70,242 posts)
15. Thank you...........photo of trump at church. one the WH posted, the other is more fitting..........
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 09:37 AM
Jun 2020



..photo of trump at church. one the WH posted, the other is more fitting..........

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