That’s how one reverend described the scene at St. John’s Church -- the site of President Trump’s Monday night photo-op. According to The New York Times, police began using tear gas and flashbangs to clear out the crowd of peaceful protesters surrounding the church so that Trump could get his photo taken with the Bible. Some demonstrators caught in the violence yelled that they’d been shot. Others cried out in pain as grenades exploded around them.
After about 17 minutes in front of the cameras, taking no questions and addressing no protesters, Trump decided to return to the safety of the White House -- possibly back to the bunker he spent the weekend hiding out in.
55% of Americans think the man who had his constituents battered, gassed, and shot so that he could take a self-righteous photo will win re-election in November. Let’s protest the very idea of that happening. Tell us:
