Defense Sec. Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley were caught by surprise Monday night when they were led to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington in a staged visit for President Trump, a defense official says.
Trump ended the speech by saying he was going to pay his respects"to a very, very special place,” but he didn’t elaborate.
“They were not aware that park police and law enforcement made the decision to clear the square,” the official said.Trump’s visit to St. John’s church came a day after it was vandalized amid chaotic demonstrations triggered by the death of Floyd., including the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
"He didn't come to church to pray, he didn't come to church to offer condolences to those who are grieving," Budde said Tuesday in an interview with Craig Melvin on NBC's"TODAY" show."He didn't come to commit to healing our nation, all the things that we would expect and long for from the highest leader in the land."
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