President Donald Trump visited the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend. WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump visited the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
Beginning with James Madison, every person who has held the office of president has attended a service at St. John’s Church.
Law enforcement cleared protesters out of the area with tear gas before Trump’s visit. Tear gas canisters could be heard exploding as Trump spoke in the Rose Garden.
He then walked over to the church. US President Donald Trump holds up a Bible outside of St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park