Pres. Trump Reportedly Ordered 10,000 Troops To Handle D.C. Protesters

The transcript discusses the response to racial protests near the White House, focusing on President Trump's request for military involvement, which was met with resistance from Defense Secretary Mark Esper and General Mark Millie. Attorney General William Barr clarified that troops were on standby, not ordered onto streets. Esper later joined Trump for a photo op and faced scrutiny over his actions and testimony regarding the military's role in the protests following George Floyd's death.

What was the response of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and General Mark Millie to President Trump's request for troops?

• They were undecided about the request.

• They refused the request.

• They were not present at the meeting.

• They immediately agreed to the request.

What did Attorney General William Barr say about the deployment of 10,000 troops?

• He stated it was false and troops were on standby.

• He refused to comment.

• He said the deployment was already underway.

• He confirmed the deployment.

What was agreed upon regarding the use of troops in the meeting discussed by Barr?

• Troops would not be used at all.

• Troops would be used as a first resort.

• Troops would be a last resort.

• Troops would be used immediately.

What action did Esper take following the meeting?

• He called in 1600 soldiers.

• He resigned from his position.

• He deployed 10,000 troops.

• He refused to take any action.

What is the status of Esper's testimony before Congress?

• He has refused to testify.

• He has already testified.

• He has been subpoenaed to testify.

• Discussions about his testimony are ongoing.