Attorney General Bill Barr personally ordered federal police forces to clear Lafayette park of protesters shortly before President Donald Trump staged a photo-op at St. John's church. 'No tear gas was used by USPP officers or other assisting law enforcement partners to close the area at Lafayette Park,' he said. Media who accompanied them reported the taste of tear gas still lingering in the air. Hicks was Trump's longtime press aide, following him from the Trump Organization to the White House. 'The president held up the bible at St. John's church yesterday.

Source: Daily Mail June 02, 2020 19:52 UTC