Police Thwart Attempt To Pull Down Andrew Jackson Statue In D.C.

Protesters attempted to topple a statue of Andrew Jackson near the White House, but police intervened, using pepper spray and batons. Some protesters clashed with police, leading to arrests. President Trump condemned the vandalism, and Interior Secretary Bernhardt emphasized law and order. The protest is part of a broader movement against racial inequality, targeting statues of historical figures associated with racism. Andrew Jackson, a slaveholder and US Army general, signed the Indian Removal Act, which led to the forced relocation and deaths of thousands of Native Americans.

What did President Donald Trump refer to the actions of the protesters as?

What historical context is provided about Andrew Jackson in relation to the protests?