Washington D.C., Mayor News Conference
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) held a news conference on the city’s response to protests sparked by the death…
District of Columbia Mayor Bowser News Conference on Protests and Civil Unrest
2020-06-02T17:34:49-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTlhXC8yMDIwMDYwMjExMTkzMjAxMF9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) held a news conference on protests and civil unrest in the city sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. The mayor addressed the reports of peaceful protesters being dispersed near the White House the previous evening, saying she “didn’t see any provocation that would warrant the deployment of munitions, and especially for the purpose of moving the president across the street.” In addition, Mayor Bowser told reporters she welcomed federal assistance, specifically the National Guard, but emphasized that the city “did not request an armed guard for any purpose in the District of Columbia.” The mayor was joined by Washington, D.C., Police Chief Peter Newsham who provided an update on police arrests and protesting activity.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) held a news conference on protests and civil unrest in the city sparked by the death of George Flo… read more
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) held a news conference on protests and civil unrest in the city sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. The mayor addressed the reports of peaceful protesters being dispersed near the White House the previous evening, saying she “didn’t see any provocation that would warrant the deployment of munitions, and especially for the purpose of moving the president across the street.” In addition, Mayor Bowser told reporters she welcomed federal assistance, specifically the National Guard, but emphasized that the city “did not request an armed guard for any purpose in the District of Columbia.” The mayor was joined by Washington, D.C., Police Chief Peter Newsham who provided an update on police arrests and protesting activity. close
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