AG William Barr Made Decision To Clear White House Protesters

Attorney General William Barr ordered the clearance of protesters outside the White House before President Trump's address. Protesters advocating for George Floyd were removed from Lafayette Square, with officials extending the perimeter. Barr assessed the protests and directed law enforcement to disperse the crowd. Despite local authorities denying tear gas use, the National Guard was deployed as protests grew and sometimes turned violent. Barr announced a stronger law enforcement presence in Washington DC starting Tuesday.

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What actions did local authorities deny regarding the protests?