Forceful clearing of Lafayette Square protest was defining moment for president and protests

The police crackdown to clear protesters from Lafayette Square last week looms as a defining moment in the national debate over race and law enforcement that followed the death of George Floyd.

An exclusive USA TODAY/Ipsos Poll finds Americans overwhelmingly endorse the right of peaceful protest outside the White House – a view held by nearly 9 of 10 people across racial and partisan lines. CONT.

Susan Page & Sarah Elbeshbishi, USA Today


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