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West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital
- At the Trump administration’s request, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered the deployment of several hundred National Guard members to Washington, D.C., to assist with federal efforts in the city.
- This deployment escalates President Trump's federally funded initiative to take control of law enforcement in D.C. amid concerns over crime and homelessness.
- The National Guard will provide equipment, specialized training, and a visible presence to protect federal assets and support law enforcement efforts in the city.
- Governor Morrisey announced that West Virginia is sending between 300 and 400 trained members of the National Guard to assist in the nation's capital, with Adjutant General Jim Seward describing the Guard as a crucial collaborator in the effort.
- The deployment has sparked debate, with some locals supporting increased policing but others, including military veterans, saying this is not the proper role for the Guard.
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West Virginia sending Guard troops to DC
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of West Virginia National Guard members will deploy across the nation's capital as part of the Trump administration's effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness.
Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
Three Republican-led states are deploying hundreds of members of their National Guard to Washington to assist in the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department. West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina…
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OC RegisterStates to send hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
By MATT BROWN and MIKE PESOLI WASHINGTON — Three states moved to deploy hundreds of members of their National Guard to the nation’s capital as part of the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in Washington through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness. West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days. A first sergeant with the Dis…
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