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Published 2 years ago

Ex-Pentagon Chief Claims Trump Asked About Shooting George Floyd Protesters, Report Says

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper claims that then President Donald Trump, complaining about those protesting the death of George Floyd in May 2020, asked “Can’t you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something?”According to Axios, Esper’s claims appear in his new book, “A Sacred Oath,” which reporter Mike Allen says was vetted by four-star generals, senior civilians, and Cabinet members.

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Ex-Pentagon Chief Claims Trump Asked About Shooting George Floyd Protesters, Report Says

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper claims that then President Donald Trump, complaining about those protesting the death of George Floyd in May 2020, asked “Can’t you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something?”According to Axios, Esper’s claims appear in his new book, “A Sacred Oath,” which reporter Mike Allen says was vetted by four-star generals, senior civilians, and Cabinet members.Floyd’s death in Minne…

2 years ago·United States
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Le FigaroLe Figaro

Donald Trump was thinking of “shooting in the legs” of protesters, according to ex-Pentagon chief

In a forthcoming book, former US Defense Minister Mark Esper recounts an exchange with the former US president during the anti-racist protests of 2020.

2 years ago·Paris, France
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The NationalThe National

Trump considered 'shooting protesters', ex-Pentagon chief claims

Former president was furious at protestors in Washington following George Floyd's killing, book excerpts say

2 years ago
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