Democratic Governors Send More National Guard Troops to D.C. for America 250 Events
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Updated · NPR · Jun 26
Democratic Governors Send More National Guard Troops to D.C. for America 250 Events
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 26
Summary
Several Democratic governors have deployed additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250 events.
The new deployments are intended to prepare for and support the upcoming celebrations in the capital.
National Guard troops have already become a highly visible and controversial presence in Washington, making the added forces politically sensitive as the events approach.