There seems to be a lot of implausible deniability here. First question--Why
didn't they just wait a little while for the curfew so people could leave
peacefully? Contractors needing to install barriers sounds very bogus.
Trump's "spontaneous" desire for a photo up, suure. Eric
Police did not clear Lafayette Park so Trump could hold 'Bible' photo op:
Watchdog
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