Pres. Trump Reportedly Ordered 10,000 Troops To Handle D.C. Protesters

The transcript discusses the response to racial protests near the White House, focusing on President Trump's request for military involvement, which was met with resistance from Defense Secretary Mark Esper and General Mark Millie. Attorney General William Barr clarified that troops were on standby, not ordered onto streets. Esper later joined Trump for a photo op and faced scrutiny over his actions and testimony regarding the military's role in the protests following George Floyd's death.

What was the general consensus in the meeting regarding the use of troops?

What was the Pentagon spokesman's statement regarding Esper's willingness to testify?