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Twelve South Dakota National Guard soldiers join a force of 2,200 troops supporting federal and local law enforcement efforts as part of a federally funded 30-day crime reduction operation.
- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Washington, D.C. is "virtually a crime-free zone" after declaring a public safety emergency and authorizing federal intervention this month.
- On August 14, President Trump called up 800 National Guard troops under Title 32 to support federal law enforcement and the Metropolitan Police Department.
- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the mobilization of 12 guardsmen from the 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, activated under Title 32 to serve public affairs roles in Washington, D.C.
- When Congress returns from its Labor Day recess, lawmakers will face high-stakes decisions on Washington's future, including the BOWSER Act amid House Republicans' calls for renewed oversight or rollback of Home Rule.
- Measured against official statistics, Metropolitan Police Department data show violent crime down 26% from 2024 and further drops in carjackings and robberies after National Guard and federal officers deployments.
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Governor Larry Rhoden has proudly shipped 12 members of the South Dakota National Guard to participate in Dictator Trump’s fake-emergency military occupation of our nation’s capital: Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the mobilization of 12 South Dakota National Guardsmen to support ongoing operations in Washington D.C. at the request of President Donald J. Trump. “South Dakota stands in solidarity with President Trump and his efforts to Mak…
U.S. Attorney Slams D.C. Crime Crisis, Highlights Unsolved Murders Of Black Teens
Jeanine Pirro warns that 70% of killers of African American teens in the capital remain at large, as Trump’s National Guard deployment yields arrests. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro appeared on “Fox News Sunday,” sharply criticizing the city’s crime rate and the lack of consequences for violent offenders. Pirro’s remarks come […] U.S. Attorney Slams D.C. Crime Crisis, Highlights Unsolved Murders Of Black Teens
Democrats say crime is a big issue as party fails to address it
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South Dakota Guard members deploy to Washington, DC
PIERRE, SD – South Dakota is sending members of its National Guard to Washington, DC. South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced Sunday that 12 members are in the nation’s capital to support ongoing operations at the request of President Donald J. Trump. “South Dakota stands in solidarity with President Trump and his efforts to Make America Safe Again,” said Rhoden. “With the National Guard’s help, President Trump has restored law and order to…
12 South Dakota National Guard members joining D.C. force at Trump’s request
U.S. Army Spc. Breanne Donnell, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, South Dakota Army National Guard, documents her unit simulating a medical evacuation during the 2019 Golden Coyote Exercise at Custer State Park on June 16, 2019. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Lucas Wenger)Twelve members of the South Dakota National Guard are joining troops policing Washington, D.C., according to an announcement Sunday by Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden. He …
Rhoden mobilizes National Guard in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Governor Larry Rhoden is mobilizing SD National Guardsmen at Donald Trump's request. According to a press release, Rhoden is mobilizing 12 guardsmen from the 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment based in Rapid city. “South Dakota stands in solidarity with President Trump," Rhoden said in a press release. Army helicopter circles Sioux Falls Friday night The mobilization is under the command of the D.C. National …
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