Three Republican States of the United States will be sent hundreds of troops of the National Guard to the capital of the country, Washington, within the framework of a “emergency in the field of public security” declared by the administration of Donald Trump.
measures were taken to ensure order and reduce crime. After the Western Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio,
, Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster, said that at the request of the Pentagon 200 military personnel who would be recalled in the event of a hurricane or other emergency were joined by the troops. 150 military personnel will patrol city streets and ensure additional security; Their arrival is expected in the coming days.
In the meantime, protests on the intervention of the National Guard continue in the capital. In the Dupon-Greek area, the demonstrators went march to the White House with posters “There are no military occupation” and “There is no fascist intervention in the capital.” One of the organizers of the action Morgan Taylor said that he could not believe what was happening in the country. “If the protests are strengthened, the administration may be forced to retreat,” he said.
August 11, President Trump announced a “Public Safety Powder” in Washington, promising to take the metropolitan police under federal control and send the National Guard to the city. (DEA), “Police Commissioner for Emergency Situations.” On August 14, the Pentagon reported that 800 military personnel of the National Guard took their positions in the capital.
earlier the governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisi sent a request to support the initiatives of the Trump administration, which will be sent to Washington at least 300 qualified employees and the necessary equipment.