Taking a look back: Lafayette Square photo-op one year later
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Taking a look back: Lafayette Square photo-op one year later
June 1, 2020 President Donald Trump sent law enforcement to Lafayette Square, forcing out peaceful protesters for a photo-op in front of St. John’s Cathedral. NBC News’ Garrett Haake looks back on that now infamous day.
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