The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops for deployment to Washington, D.C., under President Trump’s orders. Officials are still deciding how many troops will be sent and what their mission will be. https://t.co/ZFWmIaZs30
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The US military is preparing for the activation of hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., two US officials told Reuters
The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops for possible deployment to Washington, D.C., two officials told Reuters. The preparations follow internal discussions that anticipate a need for additional security personnel in the nation’s capital. A final decision rests with President Donald Trump, who is considering sending as many as 1,000 Guard members and could announce his determination as early as Monday, according to the officials. Specific tasks have not been finalized, but planners have discussed using the troops to help protect federal officers or handle administrative duties that would free local law-enforcement resources.