President Trump announced that protesters at a planned military parade in Washington, intended to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday, would be met with significant force. In his Oval Office remarks, he did not differentiate between peaceful protests and violent acts, suggesting that those who protest are against the country. His comments follow a deployment of National Guard and Marines in response to earlier protests in Los Angeles, which he labeled as violent, despite officials noting that the protests were largely peaceful. This conflation raises concerns over civil liberties and the right to protest.
Trump warned that any protesters at the military parade would face substantial force, equating peaceful protests to violent actions without distinction.
He claimed the military presence in Los Angeles was necessary, calling the city under siege, despite protests being largely peaceful and state officials disagreeing.
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