— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 25, 2020But, Scott said, the systemic racism at the core of protesters’ grievances has endured for centuries. Many live in the District, though large groups travel into D.C. from neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Longtime Black Lives Matter activists say they have never before seen so many white people and nonblack people of color flock to their cause. After days of watching aggressive clashes between protesters and police, McAlpin said, the D.C. Aid Station grew. Many protesters are already planning for even larger demonstrations during the Fourth of July weekend.

Source: Washington Post June 27, 2020 18:56 UTC