Overseas Network, June 5 (Xinhua) According to CNN reports, in response to the protest crowd, the security situation near the White House continues to escalate, in addition to erecting a nearly 2.5 meters high iron mesh fence, and reinforced concrete pier to prevent vehicle impact. This kind of scene is often seen in the parade celebrating the inauguration of the president every four years.
From the evening of May 29 to 3:30 a.m. local time, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the White House to protest the violent law enforcement death of Minnesota African-American man George Freud. The picture shows the police taking action to drive out the demonstrators. China News Agency reporter Chen Meng Tongshe
National demonstrations entered the 9th day on the 4th. On the same day, CNN reporter Betsy Klein wrote on Twitter that the White House will further strengthen the strength of nearby fences, with large trucks transporting more fences to enter. From the videos and photos he took, it can be seen that many workers are installing fences, and some of them have reinforced concrete piers.
After the outbreak of street protests in Washington, US President Trump threatened protesters that if they dare to cross the White House fence, they will be greeted by the most vicious dogs and the most vicious weapons.
However, this remark was refuted by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. Muriel Bowser responded, "The Washington, D.C. Police Department will always protect Washington, D.C. and everyone in it, whether I agree with them or disagree. There are no evil dogs and weapons here, only one person who is afraid, timid And alone."
According to the Associated Press report, on the night of May 29, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the White House, someone threw stones and dragged the cordon, the Secret Service sent Trump to the White House bunker for almost an hour. But Trump explained on June 3 that going to the bunker was a "check" and had nothing to do with the protests. (Overseas Net Liu Qiang)