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White House press secretary invokes Armenian Genocide

panorama.am07/7th/2020, 7:18

White House press secretary invokes Armenian Genocide

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany referenced the Armenian Genocide during Monday's press briefing, in a move that goes against the US government's official stance and could place President Donald Trump in an awkward position with the Turkish government, according to Business Insider.

McEnany referenced an "Armenian Genocide memorial" as she cited monuments and memorials that have recently been vandalized amid nationwide protests over racism and police brutality. A sculpture honoring victims of the Armenian genocide was vandalized in Denver in May, Denverite reported.

"There seems to be a lack of understanding and historical knowledge when the Armenian Genocide Memorial, remembering victims of all crimes against humanity, including slavery, is vandalized," McEnany said.

A State Department spokesperson referred Insider to the White House when asked whether the US now formally recognizes the Armenian Genocide.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider...

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