In the days after the photo op, General Milley told Mr. Trump that he was angered by what had happened. General Milley argued that the scattered fires and looting in some places were dwarfed by the peaceful protests and should be handled by the states, which command local law enforcement. Mr. Trump acquiesced, but he has continued to hold out the threat of sending active-duty troops. Since last Monday, General Milley has spoken with lawmakers, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, both Democrats. In most of the exchanges, General Milley said he deeply regretted the park incident.

Source: New York Times June 11, 2020 13:30 UTC