As tear gas wafted through the air in Lafayette Park across from the White House, Trump announced from the Rose Garden that if state or city leaders refuse"to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents," he will invoke the Insurrection Act, an 1807 law that allows a president to deploy the US military to suppress civil disorder.But some Pentagon officials are deeply wary, several defense officials tell CNN.
'The bottom of my list'Carden described the mission of reinforcing local authority by saying that,"of all the things I've been asked in do in the last 34 plus years in uniform, this is on the bottom of my list." He acknowledged that the circumstances"called for it," and said that he believes the National Guard presence"had a significant deter and calming effect.
Looters, arsonists and Violent Criminals are not “our people”!
Common! The reason for dispersing protesters is cos everyone seem to have forgotten covid19 all of a sudden..why can’t u see Trump is trying to rescue y’all from dying 🤷♂️
They are rioting and looting and KILLING innocent people. How many people have to die. The cop was arrested and will probably be killed in prison for his crime. People are dying that have committed no crimes. We need law and order
Liberal terrorists are our enemies.
They are not used 'against the people' but to quell the property destruction, looting, burning & killing you left wing pukes support.
Okay so what do you suggest because what the mayors and governors are doing is obviously not working? If you want to protest, do it in broad daylight. Curfews should start at sunset and let the arrests begin if folks don’t comply.
CNN IS ANTIFA
The police are not able to help this attempt to destroy this nation over a bogus narrative. There is more going on. The military is the only option to clear the streets and save the republic. You know this
Why aren’t you covering this? antifa DavidDorn
DavidDorn
Our President stating he’s defender of law and order shooting and gassing peaceful people rioting 5 minutes later so he can get his photo opp!!!
Hmm. Mobs of people destroying businesses and killing innocent people in the city streets. Who are our enemies if not them?
We need BLM speakers speaking, not old white men, Jesus !!!
Yes since Chicago's mayor can't stop looting by all means let it continue. Jack ass
Coming soon. China vs. India & Taiwan. Better let the Military deal with the Main Event.
CNN is trash big time right now!
These domestic terrorists ARE our enemies. Maintaining law and order is the most basic function of govt. A few weeks ago the same people ordered us to stay in our homes now are fomenting civil unrest and want anarchy.
Guess the threat of military force made the all protesters peaceful
KeithOlbermann If only there was something they could do.
He is the commander in chief.! It is his call.
What is a Pentagon Official?
I mean if they refuse to do his bidding he will just throw thr military at them too. He clearly fell asleep suring thr separation of powers discussions
Looks like they got over it pretty easily enough to become the Gestapo.
Trump juggles Bibles and dazzles right wing Christians everywhere. Excessive force military act to follow...
I am not even a Trump guy but... what are you the CNN promoting anarchy? GREAT!
Jesus CNN if you could just shoot him and get away with it...China just killed 100000 Americans but na they don’t count Xi is a great guy pity he’s not American any dictator is better then...Pentagon officials really?
Sometimes doing the right thing is uncomfortable
Dot t worry those are real Americans ..
It's a circus and the entire world is watching.
Yeah, concern will get us real far. Given the way military chain of command works, I'm guessing if he gives the order to mow down protestors with machine guns, they must comply with that order
Wow this is news no kidding Sherlock
If you could only work in that he’s sending Russian troops who have the virus would you be able to keep your absurd constant bashing of whatever he does! EnemyOfThePeople FakeNewsCNN
I’m in Illinois by Chicago. Our Governor and Mayor have failed us. The suburbs are being destroyed as well. Bring on the military
More hearsay pumped up into Fake News. It never stops with CNN.
Name those officials, or it didn't happen. lielikearug
I would not feel uncomfortable shooting looters
More of the swamp to drain. They're everywhere.
Ours not to reason why, ours but to do and die - Alfred Lord Tennyson
So let it go, let them burn America, destroy and then blame who, Trump of course
Expressing concern? So,, we have a bunch of Susan Collins leading our military?
He can't do it unless Governor's accede to it. It is time for those in charge to remove Trump if need be by force. He and his family have become a dictatorship.
Troops in America Americans killing Americans? Isn't that what got us in this whole mess in the first place So instead of a cop killing a civilian, lets send in American troops to do so.
A dictatorship is beginning as seen in Russia and Turkey..
Ok, all those gun nuts saying they need those big guns to rise up against government overreach, this is your moment. Oh but wait, they don't mind as long as there's an R by his name. Nevermind.
Fk cnn
MJTVxchen15 CNN is the fake news maker. CNN is an evil that harms the United States.
Start proposing solutions cnni CNN You’re quick to criticize, but slow to propose solutions. It’s leadership...give it a try. This is not ONLY Trump’s issue. Where’s the strong Democratic response? stopdividing
Looks like friggin dirty China troops in HK, although they went undercover
美国在特朗普的带领下走向了暴躁，撒谎 污蔑 反人类的法西斯主义。只要反对他的官员立刻开除，现在的美国政府官员们没人敢说真话。他正在带领一帮恶棍毁灭美国，毁灭世界。
Cnn is garbage , trying to divide Americans . Bet u anything lemon , cooper and company going to be the first ones to vote trump 2020 . Why wouldn’t they . 2nd term of trump jhst means endless content for the fake news network
Will the generals depose the mad president if asked to raise arms against the people?
The second amendment was to defend yourself against the nation's army...
CNN broadcasts fake news!
'We need to do better as a country.' Excellent idea. Let's not fuel the flares of terrorism and riots. Stopping riots doesn't mean one is against justice. In fact, Floyd's family pleaded for peace. But anyways, CNN---instead of reporting how Antifa is a threat, you choose this👏
Who uses military on unarmed civilians
But they're too cowardly to say it for fear of losing their figures incomes
Oh, shit. We have a military coup coming?
I guess jim acosta is now a Pentagon source.....
EVERYTHING TRUMP TOUCHES DIES
So resign publicly and join the protesters. This ends overnight if that happens.
OUR TAX DOLLARS HAVE EQUIPPED OUR OPRESSORS. WE HAVE PUT RACIST FOOLS IN POSITIONS OF POWER. ITS TIME NOW TO VOTE THEM ALL OUT. THIS HITLER MENTALITY DONT GET IT. WE ARE MILLIONS AND WE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DO WHAT HITLER DID TO THE JEWS. MINORITIES ARE FED UP.
Time to end the looting and destroying of American businesses along with assaulting and killing!!! Liberal run governments have failed law abiding Americans by allowing 'criminals' to run free without any consequences!!😝
I dont know whats worse....people thinking they can end racism peacefully, or people thinking they can end racism with violence.
Time to revolt
Oh sure. The Blackhawk flyovers (!) really signal concern. I think we can concede that the military has chosen sides and it is NOT with the American people.
They dont want to attack American people for someone who never done anything for this country except taking.
Never thought I would think the military take over of the government is a good idea.
We needed the military deployed in Seattle - our governor and mayor should have asked for help days ago
Thasts why they're walking around the streets of DC. GTFOH
No one is obliged to follow this scofflaw coward's orders - and no one should. He should be frogmarched out of the the White House and replaced with a functioning adult as soon as possible.
Let’s not repeat history. Following orders was not a valid excuse for crimes against humanity in the Nuremberg Trials.
But EsperDoD and thejointstaff Mark Milley did nothing to stop whT happened tonight. It took a solid hour for the wife of this veteran officer to stop the tears and feelings of utter betrayal.
Gee...don't they think it's a little late in the game for announcing their 'discomfort?'
jaketapper Yea cause they know the states cant give orders to the us military... only the president can. if the govenor and mayors of a state allowed citizens to get harmed and lost businesses because of their policies, then they should be removed.
Unnamed sources.
Steph56Renee Aaawww, they feel awiddle discomfort? That's so fucking helpful.
ConscientiousObjectorsUniteAgainstTrump !
Discomfort? How horrible for them.
What happened to your 24/7 coverage of the FLU? Protesting is now fine-social distancing? The FLU that was played up to bring down Trump must have disappeared into the wind!
CNN again cheerleading anarchy and violence.
Christa_Belle do something!
Your tweets have become word salad. Reporting on the feelings of “some” people in a huge government agency as relayed by anonymous sources. Just to sow division. You’re terrible, CNN.
Don’t forget your “unlawful order” training.
'CNN misuses the term discomfort for their own gain'
The US is NOT a Miltary state. Do not let Trump turn Democracy into Fascism
Tell the uncomfortable Pentagon leaks, realDonaldTrump is the COMMANDER IN CHIEF! So no whining!
This time Us Army occupy USA ….it`s goood . Don`t forget Oillfield :)
CNN is fake news!
Never thought i would see tianenmun square happen in Washington..... Trump’s as mad as the commies!!!
We will fight trump till the end
Complaining is not going to solve anything. If you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything. Stop your violence! Stop being a bully!
Discomfort and concern. Well that helps a lot.
“EXPRESS CONCERN” is NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!! Who’s going to take a stand? AmericaOrTrump TrumpIncitesViolence DictatorTrump PoliceState RacistLeadsRacistsFollow GOPEnablers LeadershipVacuum
Express concern. Another way to say that they will do it but claim later they didn't want to.
I bet this makes recruiting so much easier. Be All That You Can Be! You, too, can throw away your moral upbringing and follow the orders of the man who would be king. Screw the Constitution. We have Mr. Bankrupt. Nah. I'm not upset by this buffoon.
'...of all the things I've been asked in do in the last 34 plus years in uniform, this is on the bottom of my list.' He acknowledged that the circumstances 'called for it,' and said that he believes the National Guard presence 'had a significant deter and calming effect.' WHAT?
Most of Americans are very concerned with the poor messages coming out of the WH. Protesters/ors are within their rights. Wear a mask to show you care.
Trump manda al ejército a reprimir a su propio pueblo? Hugo chavez debe estar riendose desde el cielo!
Imagine how we feel!
I wasn't aware the military wore pearls to clutch.
And they are astute in the hesitance. Just knowing this restores my Faith in Humankind. Thank you. 🐦
Coronavirus killing tens of thousands of folks - “The governors are responsible for testing.” Protesters breaking curfew in states - “I will deploy the United States military, and quickly solve the problem for them.” GeorgeFloyd MartialLaw2020 Coronavirus
Can the adults please take the toddler away already?!
Look easy this black man could get kill
Remember the time that BunkerBoy needed the miltary to cross the street ....
Only CNN could spin this speech. This is exactly why he has a twitter account. You have no sources
He should use dominance to control the violence going on. What is wrong with you? Do you really not care about livelyhoods being lost, biz being looted, services lost, people being beat up, cost to all us taxpayers...etc etc etc. Stupid liberals for socialism.
Time for them to honor their oath and protect us from the enemy at home, i.e. realDonaldTrump
I love the anarchy photos CNN shows in order to mitigate the violence. Good job CNN. Just saying.
Was there really? Anonymous sources tell you that? Stop making shit up your credibility can’t get any lower. protests2020 KAG2020 FakeNews
Duh
US Military, you must not follow UNLAWFUL orders if they are given.
So said General Susan Collins
Just a little discomfort? When will anyone stand up for the Constitution?
trump：fake news！
No shit....DictatorTrump aka BunkerTrump aka BunkerDon will be remembered for his cowardness and total incapacity to govern a country.
Everyone is always concerned. What are they gonna do about it?
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