Defense Secretary Mark Esper declared Wednesday that despite President Trump's remarks earlier this week, he is not in favor of the president invoking the Insurrection Act in order to send the U.S. military to quell violent protests. In some states, governors have called for the National Guard to assist police, which does not require the Insurrection Act. Esper said he was "very proud" of the National Guard members who have gone out to help. Esper on Wednesday then spoke about Trump's controversial appearance at a D.C. church that had previously been harmed by fire. Esper said that National Guard members did not do this.

Source: Fox News June 03, 2020 15:33 UTC