Three Republican-led states to deploy National Guard troops to US capital
Three Republican governors send over 650 National Guard troops to support President Trump's federal takeover aimed at reducing crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C.
- Trump said he was deploying hundreds of DC National Guard troops to Washington and temporarily taking over the city's police department to curb crime and homelessness.
- Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio announced plans to send National Guard troops to Washington, with West Virginia providing 300 to 400 troops and specialized training.
- The White House official said more National Guard troops would be called to Washington to "protect federal assets, create a safe environment for law enforcement officials to carry out their duties when required, and provide a visible presence to deter crime.
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Three Republican governors announced they will send National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to support the effort to crack down on crime. West Virginia will deploy 300 to 400 National Guard members, while South Carolina will send 200 and Ohio will send 150. “At the request of the Trump administration, I have directed the @WVNationalGuard to support the President’s initiative to make D.C. safe and beautiful. We are deploying 300-400 skilled pers…
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