President Trump declared himself 'a law-and-order president' as he delivered remarks in opposition to the ongoing demonstrations, describing the unrest as 'acts of domestic terrorism.'
Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump delivers remarks in front of the media in the Rose Garden of the White House Monday.Escalating his rhetoric during a period of roiling national crises, President Trump on Monday threatened to deploy the United States military to cities or states that don't take"necessary" actions to halt violent protests, saying the armed forces will"quickly solve the problem for them.
President Trump holds a Bible as he visits outside St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House on Monday.Trump's remarks, which lasted less than seven minutes, came after days of protests in dozens of cities across the country following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis a week ago.
He added:"Our country always wins. That is why I am taking immediate presidential action to stop the violence."
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