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Donald Trump: “I am a law and order President and threatened to use military force to stop these protests if these governors don't use…”

On the recordMay 31, 2020
I am a law and order President and threatened to use military force to stop these protests if these governors don't use the National Guard.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump described himself as a law and order President and indicated he would use military force against protests.

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