South Carolina and Ohio have pledged to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, DC, amid President Trump’s federal takeover and clampdown on crime and homelessness in the district.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster authorized the deployment of 200 troops, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has authorized 150 troops.
“South Carolina is proud to stand with President Trump as he works to restore law and order to our nation’s capital and ensure safety for all who live, work, and visit there,” Governor Henry McMaster said in a press release. “As our National Guard works to support President Trump’s mission, should a hurricane or natural disaster threaten our state, these men and women can and will be immediately recalled home to respond.”
Governor Mike Dewine also released a statement, saying, “We have been asked by the Secretary of the Army to send 150 military police from the Ohio National Guard to support the District of Columbia National Guard. These Ohio National Guard members will carry out presence patrols and serve as added security.” He added, “None of these military police members are currently serving as law enforcement officers in the state of Ohio.”
Trump announced on Monday that he is taking federal control over Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department and authorizing the use of National Guard troops to solve the “public safety emergency” in the nation’s capital.
The President signed two executive actions on Monday, including an executive order, declaring a “crime emergency” and invoking powers under section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, which allows the President to take control of the Metropolitan Police Department under “special conditions of an emergency nature.”
He also signed a Presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense to utilize National Guard troops to clean up DC and authorize state governors to send their National Guard troops. “We will bring in the military if it’s needed,” Trump told reporters.
As the Gateway Pundit reported, West Virginia, at the direction of Governor Patrick Morrisey, first deployed 300 to 400 troops to Washington, DC, to assist the President in making Washington, DC, safe again.
“The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America,” Governor Morrisey said in a press release from his office.
On Saturday, it was reported that more than 240 criminals, including illegal aliens, murderers, and rapists, had been arrested since President Trump federalized the DC police and flooded the capital with federal law enforcement on Monday.
More Than 240 Arrested, 38 Firearms Seized in Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown
The Gateway Pundit will continue to provide updates on the President’s efforts to make DC safe and beautiful again.
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