West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio to deploy National Guard troops to D.C
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West Virginia is deploying 300 to 400 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to assist with a federal effort to address crime and homelessness. South Carolina will send 200 troops, and Ohio plans to deploy 150. This decision follows President Trump's executive order that federalizes local police in the city.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey expressed support for Trump’s efforts, stating, "West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump." National Guard members may be armed but will not make arrests. Protests against these deployments have occurred in D.C., with local leaders concerned about federal overreach.

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