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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: “The American people saw President Trump for what he actually is: A small man who uses aggression, insults, violence and fear to make himself feel powerful.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Office:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement after President Trump’s erratic and violent evening holding a press conference in the Rose Garden while peaceful protesters were being shot with tear gas and rubber bullets nearby. After the press conference, during which his rhetoric became increasingly violent, President Trump went to nearby St. John’s Episcopal Church, which had been damaged by rioting the night before. When he arrived, the President held up a Bible and stood for photos.

“President Trump cemented his image in history as he ordered the use of force against peaceful protesters and then stood on the steps of a historic church in the Nation’s Capital holding a Bible in the air. His stance in front of St. John’s church across from the White House gave the appearance of a provocateur, protected, of course, by police from harmless protestors, who had threatened no one. If he was concerned about the church, why didn’t he ask the rector of St. John’s to stand with him? (more…)

“And on the third day… the people kneeled.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to dcitty for sending the photo above with the White House in the background. If you are able to share your photos please email us at [email protected] or tag us @PoPville on social media. Thanks for your photos and your courage. Be safe.

Thanks to a reader for sending the shot below from 7th and O St, NW headed south: (more…)

Mayor Bowser on Protests: “working to make sure people can exercise their First Amendment rights, while not destroying Washington, DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Brett Weinstein

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Chief of Police Peter Newsham provided an update following last night’s protests in Washington, DC.

Below is the Mayor’s statement, as delivered.

I want to start by saying we certainly recognize and empathize with the outrage that people feel following the killing in Minneapolis last week. And we certainly empathize that the killing of George Floyd wasn’t the first, and that people are expressing outrage and demanding action.

We also recognize that we are proud of our city and we do not want our city to be destroyed.

So our police, and firefighters, and members of the public safety team for Washington, DC, along with our federal partners, have been working to make sure people can exercise their First Amendment rights, while not destroying Washington, DC.”

National Guard Have Deployed at the Lincoln Memorial

By Prince Of Petworth

From the D.C. National Guard’s Facebook:

“Statement from the Commanding General:

The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) has been activated at the direction of the Secretary of the Army in response to a request for assistance from the U.S. Park Police to help maintain order during protests in the vicinity of the White House.

The DCNG, the Nation’s only Federal National Guard, reports to the President of the United States through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Army.

The DCNG is always ready to assist District and Federal agencies to protect human life and property. The DCNG is especially trained and equipped for this U.S. Park Police support mission and we proudly accept it.

– MG William J. Walker, Commanding General”

Thanks to Chris Stelmarski for sharing these photos around 8:30pm (and some video from Tommy Klein below: (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Responds to the President’s Tweets”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Nicholas Macek

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Chief of Police Peter Newsham responded to the President’s tweets about protests in Washington, DC.

Below are the Mayor’s remarks, as delivered.

Good afternoon. I want to briefly address the President’s tweets, and then we will take questions.

I am joined today by the Chief of Police Peter Newsham, the City Administrator for the District of Columbia Rashad Young; I’m also joined by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and At-large Councilmember Anita Bonds.

I want to be very clear: My police department in Washington, DC will always protect DC and all who live and visit here. (more…)

“Growing protest at U street for George Floyd”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and U Street, NW photo by Sasanka Thilakasiri

Thanks to Sasanka for sending:

“Growing protest at U street for George Floyd – Really hoping we march down to the White House soon to show the coward there what we thought of his pathetic ‘press conference’ statement. Come on down everyone!” (more…)

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