Hundreds of National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington, D.C. to help deal with trucker convoy protests that are set to start this week, officials have said.
The Department of Defense (DOD) said that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the deployments of the guards, which had been requested by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
“The people who live, work and visit the District are part of our community, and their safety is our first mission priority,” Maj. Gen. Sherrie L. McCandless, D.C. National Guard commanding general, said in a statement to news outlets.
“Our MPD and USCP partners have asked for our help in ensuring people can demonstrate peacefully and safely, and we stand ready to assist.”
The approval will enable around 400 D.C. National Guard members to “provide support at designated traffic posts, provide command and control, and cover sustainment requirements.”
Guards deployed to the area will not be armed and will not help with law enforcement or carry out domestic surveillance activities. No aircraft has been approved for use.
Good !!! Military & Police need to Join their fellow Americans & take Back D.C from the Democrat COUP !!!!!
Re-instate TRUMP by next week !!!!!
Get a life
This evil, corrupt and inept president and his minions activate the National Guard against patriotic American citizens but knowingly refuse to use the National Guard against illegal criminal border invaders. They are all traitors.
ONLY way to Beat a dirty Govt is have control of the Police & Military , then you can take over & take your
country Back !!!!
Arrest the Right people , the ones who Stole Your American GOVT in the 2020 COUP !!! (Democrats )
America is the PRIORITY to be FIXED , Before the other Countrys !!!!
Take Back America’s Capital TODAY !!!!!