Former President Donald Trump wanted the military to take aggressive action against protesters following the disturbing death of George Floyd. A new book documents the former president’s disturbing demands to quell protests.
In the new book, “Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost,” Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender details the series of events that led to Trump’s downfall. At one point in the book, he also discusses the nationwide protests that erupted following Floyd’s death. According to Bender, Trump allegedly wanted physical harm to be brought against protesters and even suggested that they be shot.
Although the vast majority of protests were non-violent and peaceful, Trump still demanded to see law enforcement take physical action. “That’s how you’re supposed to handle these people,” Trump told his administrative officials, according to Bender’s reporting. “Crack their skulls!” Continue reading.