Photo by Rafeed Hussain
Thanks to all who emailed ([email protected]) and messaged us (@PoPville) on social media throughout the day, night and into the early hours of the morning. There is a lot to process. Please do so thoughtfully and respectfully. Many more powerful photos and video: (more…)
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…)
Photo by Nicholas Macek
….good practice.” As you saw last night, they were very cool & very professional. Never let it get out of hand. Thank you! On the bad side, the D.C. Mayor, @MurielBowser, who is always looking for money & help, wouldn’t let the D.C. Police get involved. “Not their job.” Nice!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2020
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…)
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…)