Protesters clash with D.C. police as they attempt to topple statue of Andrew Jackson

Protesters clash with D.C. police as they attempt to topple statue of Andrew Jackson

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Protesters fighting for racial justice clashed with police in Washington, D.C. again as they targeted a public monument honoring former President Andrew Jackson. Demonstrators attempted to topple the statue, citing Jackson's ownership of slaves and treatment of Native Americans. Police dispersed the crowd using pepper bullets and President Trump suggested demonstrators could be arrested. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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