Army Says Active-Duty Troops Will Not Leave D.C. Region

The transcript discusses the return of active duty military troops from Washington DC to their home bases after being brought in by the Department of Defense. The Trump administration considered deploying these troops to manage protests over George Floyd's death, but they were not used. This would have been the first deployment since the 1968 riots. President Trump threatened military deployment if local officials didn't control protests. Esper initially stated military assistance wasn't needed but reversed his decision after a White House meeting. The National Guard was activated to support law enforcement, with more members on the way.

How many troops were brought into the region by the Department of Defense earlier in the week?

What prompted the Trump administration to consider deploying active duty military troops to the streets?

What historical event is referenced in relation to the deployment of active duty military forces in DC?

What did President Donald Trump state regarding military deployment if local officials did not act?

What was the response of Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy regarding the reversal of military assistance for law enforcement?