West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to support federal efforts on crime and homelessness. West Virginia will deploy 300-400 members, South Carolina 200, and Ohio 150, marking a significant federal intervention escalation. Protests against federal law enforcement have intensified in the predominantly Democratic city. Trump's executive order has federalized local police forces and activated about 800 D.C. National Guard members. City officials dispute the need for extra troops, stating current violent crime rates are lower than during Trump's first term.
West Virginia is deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, South Carolina 200, and Ohio 150, to bolster federal intervention in Washington regarding crime and homelessness.
President Trump has justified the additional National Guard troops as an emergency response to crime and homelessness, despite lower violent crime rates compared to his first term.
National Guard members have been assisting law enforcement with crowd control and patrolling landmarks, but their limited role raises questions about the need for additional troops.
Republican governors have stated their deployments are at the request of the Trump administration, with intentions to support law enforcement efforts in the capital.
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