As Largely Peaceful Protests Continue In Major Cities Around The United States, Defense Secretary Mark Esper Said Wednesday That He Does Not Support The Use Of Active-Duty Military Forces In Quelling Unrest. The Pentagon Chief's Statement Puts Him At Odds With President Donald Trump, Who Has Threatened To Send Troops To Crack Down On Over A Week Of Massive Protests Sparked By The Death Of A Black Man In The Custody Of A White Police Officer.