Breaking with President Donald Trump, U.S. Defence Secretary
Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law
enforcement in containing current street protests.
Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Esper said active-duty troops in a law enforcement role should be used in the United States "only in the most urgent and dire of situations," adding, "We are not in one of those situations now."
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U.S. defence secretary Esper opposes using military for law enforcement | CBC News
Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Esper said active-duty troops in a law enforcement role should be used in the United States "only in the most urgent and dire of situations," adding, "We are not in one of those situations now."
Read more at:
U.S. defence secretary Esper opposes using military for law enforcement | CBC News
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