At Least 200 Active-Duty Military Police To Be Deployed In D.C.

At Least 200 Active-Duty Military Police To Be Deployed In D.C.

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The video discusses the deployment of active-duty troops to Washington DC to manage protests following George Floyd's death. As DC is a federal district, the president can deploy military personnel without local consent. Protests have spread nationwide, some turning violent. President Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act to send military forces to states if they fail to control the unrest.

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What were some of the consequences of the protests that spread across the country?

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What was the Insurrection Act and how did President Trump use it in relation to the protests?

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