NEW: Defense Sec. Esper: "I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act."

“The option to use active-duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort and only in the most ... dire of situations. We are not in one of those situations now.” pic.twitter.com/GcMBjs73rI

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