Washington (CNN) America's top general has apologized for appearing in a photo-op with President Donald Trump following the forceful dispersal of peaceful protesters outside the White House last week, calling the move a "mistake" and saying his presence "created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics." As many of you saw, the result of the photograph of me at Lafayette Square last week. My presence in that moment and in that environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics. America's top uniformed officer also addressed racial inequality within the armed forces, saying" our military has a mixed record on equality." "While the military sets an example for civil society through our inclusiveness, we too have not come far enough.

Source: CNN June 11, 2020 13:52 UTC