George Floyd live updates: Defense secretary rejects use of military; poll shows most Americans support protests; Minn. police sued
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday that he opposes invoking the centuries-old Insurrection Act to allow President Trump to tap the U.S. military and help stanch unrest sweeping the nation. “The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort and only in the most urgent and dire situations,” Esper said. “We are not in one of those situations.”Most Americans sympathize with the protesters and […]
