Whitmer Threatens to Pull Michigan National Guard From D.C. Over Trump Task Force Ahead of July 4
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Updated · NPR · Jun 29
Whitmer Threatens to Pull Michigan National Guard From D.C. Over Trump Task Force Ahead of July 4
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 29
Summary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she could withdraw her state's National Guard troops from Washington if they are used for a Trump task force rather than their original mission.
The threat centers on troops Michigan sent to the capital ahead of the America 250 celebrations, as Trump's broader and disputed deployment in Washington continues.
Whitmer is one of four Democratic governors who recently dispatched National Guard personnel to D.C., widening the political stakes if states begin pulling forces back.
The clash adds to tensions over who controls Guard missions in the capital and how far states will cooperate with Trump's security operations during the anniversary events.