Three Republican-Led States to Send Hundreds of National Guard Troops to Washington

Trump news at a glance: DC crackdown expands with national guard to be deployed by three more states

The states of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio will deploy hundreds of national guard troops to DC in the coming days – key US politics stories from Sunday 17 August at a glanceAfter deploying the national guard to the streets of Washington DC, Donald Trump’s federal crackdown is moving into a new phase.Three more states – West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio – have said they will deploy hundreds of national guard troops to DC in the com…

Three Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to DC

Washington residents have protested against Trump's deployment of troops in the city.

More than 700 National Guard troops from 3 GOP-led states will be deployed to DC to bolster Trump crackdown

"We stand ready to support our partners in the National Capital Region and contribute to the collective effort of making our nation’s capital a clean and safe environment," the National Guard in West Virginia said.

Three Republican-Led States to Send Hundreds of National Guard Troops to Washington

West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days.

West Virginia National Guard ordered to help with federal policing in D.C.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey directed the state's National Guard to assist with the Trump administration's federal policing efforts in D.C.