'It was not a political act,' AG Barr said of the visit where the president was photographed with a bible. 'It was entirely appropriate for him to do.'
near the White House Monday, asserting that some in the demonstration were throwing"projectiles" and had defied at least three orders to move to accommodate a larger security perimeter.
Barr claimed that his decision to expand the security perimeter around Lafayette Square was made early Monday, well before Trump's decision to visit St. John's Church, and was not coordinated.Attorney General Barr ordered park protesters cleared before Trump's visit to St. John's church The federal action at the park and Trump's visit to the church have been excoriated by religious leaders and lawmakers who asserted that authorities had used the power of the federal government – including National Guard troops – to enable a mere photo opportunity for the president.
Barr referred to the antagonists as a"witches' brew" of extremist groups. Although officials referred to intelligence involving Antifa, they offered no information about suspects linked to that ideology.
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