South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster approved the deployment of 200 National Guard personnel to aid federal law enforcement in Washington D.C., funded by the federal government. West Virginia is sending 300 to 400 Guard personnel, with Gov. Morrisey expressing support for President Trump's efforts. Additionally, Ohio is deploying 150 military police, tasked with carrying out patrols and enhancing security. These actions are part of a broader federal initiative to address crime and homelessness in the capital, framed by Trump as a necessity to restore order.
Trump's memorandum directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to coordinate with state governors to authorize additional Guard units as needed, pushing a crackdown on crime and homelessness in D.C.
Gov. Henry McMaster authorized the deployment of 200 Guard personnel to support federal law enforcement, funded by the federal government under Title 32.
West Virginia's Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the deployment of 300 to 400 Guard personnel to the District, expressing pride in supporting President Trump's agenda.
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio sent 150 military police from the Ohio National Guard to carry out presence patrols and serve as added security in D.C.
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