A day after marking controversial statements over George Floyd's death, United States President Donald Trump on Sunday announced to withdraw the security forces from Washington DC as fewer protests turned out in last few hours.
Taking to his personal Twitter handle, Trump said that far fewer protesters showed up last night and so, he has ordered to withdraw National Guards. However, he said that they can return quickly if needed.
"I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control. They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!" Trump tweeted.
Yesterday, US President Donald Trump courted controversy after he said it is a ‘great day’ for George Floyd while speaking about falling unemployment rates in the country. He spoke about the ongoing protests over racial discrimination and stressed the need for equal treatment especially during encounters with law enforcement.
An African-American man Geroge Floyd was killed by a policeman as he exerted pressure on his neck publicly in America. The whole incident was captured on camera which was followed by outrage among people. The residents of the United States came out on the streets showing placards and raising their voice against the death of African-American man. WATCH HERE | Protesters Sing 'Lean On Me' Outside White House While Protesting George Floyd's Death
A matter of relief is that the lootings have stopped since the deployment of national guards. Protests are not violent, rather people are staging peaceful demonstrations.