Esper And Milley To Testify Thursday Before House Committee

The House Armed Services Committee is set to question Defense Secretary Mark Esper and General Mark Millie about the Pentagon's response to protests following George Floyd's death. President Trump had proposed deploying active duty troops to manage protests, a move Esper opposed. Both Esper and Millie distanced themselves from a controversial photo op with Trump at St. John's Church. Lawmakers will also discuss renaming army bases named after Confederate leaders, a proposal Trump opposes, threatening to veto the defense bill if it includes such language.

What was the main topic of discussion for the House Armed Services Committee involving Defense Secretary Mark Esper?

• The development of new military technology

• The role of the Pentagon in responding to protests

• The deployment of troops to foreign countries

• The Pentagon's budget for the next fiscal year

What action did President Trump threaten to take in response to the protests?

• Impose a nationwide curfew

• Deploy active duty troops to states

• Increase funding for local police departments

• Enact new protest laws

What was the controversy surrounding the photo op at St. John's Episcopal Church?

• It was a protest against military spending

• It was a secret meeting with foreign leaders

• It involved the destruction of church property

• It was seen as a military endorsement of political actions

What perception did General Mark Millie acknowledge was created by his presence at the photo op?

• Support for the Insurrection Act

• Endorsement of the President's re-election campaign

• Military involvement in domestic politics

• Approval of the protestors' actions

What is President Trump's stance on renaming U.S. Army bases named after Confederate leaders?

• He has already signed an order for renaming

• He opposes the renaming

• He is indifferent to the renaming

• He supports the renaming