Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Trump wanted U.S. troops to shoot American protesters during George Floyd protests. Esper called Trump 'a threat to democracy“ and said Trump is 'not fit for office because he puts himself first. ”
Trump Wanted to Shoot American Protesters
Key Facts4
- 01Trump wanted U.S. troops to shoot American protesters during George Floyd protests
- 02Warned Trump might use military for political purposes in second term
- 03Explicitly said he would not vote for Trump
- 04Famously fired by Trump via Twitter
Sources3
Verified across 3 sources