Attorney General Barr: Peaceful protests over George Floyd ‘hijacked’ by ‘far left extremist groups’ Nicholas Wu
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/30/george-floyd-protests-ag-barr-blames-anarchic-and-leftist-groups/5291926002/
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr said violent protests that have erupted after the death of George Floyd appear to be organized by “anarchic” and “far left extremist groups” pursuing their own aims.
Addressing “rioting” in many cities, Barr said, “the voices of peaceful protest are being hijacked by violent radical elements.”
“Groups of outside radicals and agitators are exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate and violent agenda,” he said. “In many places, it appears the violence is planned, organized and driven by anarchic and…far left extremist groups using Antifa-like tactics.”
Barr said many are traveling from outside states to join protests.
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