Washington Week

Washington Week full episode for June 5, 2020

06/06/2020 | 22m 14s Video has closed captioning.

As Americans protest George Floyd’s death and call for solutions to systemic racism and police misconduct, President Trump called on governors to "dominate" the nation's streets. The president’s decision to use force on peaceful protesters was under attack by military leaders and some Republicans. The panel also discussed the newest unemployment numbers and the continuing effects of the coronaviru

Aired: 06/06/20

Rating: NR

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