Three GOP governors deploy National Guard troops to support Trump’s law-and-order push in Washington, D.C.

• Governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio pledged National Guard support to Washington, D.C., backing President Donald Trump’s law-and-order campaign targeting crime and urban decline.
• Gov. Patrick Morrisey committed 300 to 400 National Guard members with specialized training and equipment, led by Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, to support safety and cleanup operations.
• Gov. Henry McMaster authorized 200 troops but warned they could be recalled depending on the path of Hurricane Erin.
• Gov. Mike DeWine confirmed Ohio’s involvement, though specifics on troop numbers and roles remain undisclosed.
• The deployments follow Trump’s Aug. 11 order placing the D.C. Metropolitan Police under federal control, activating 800 local Guard troops and deploying 500 additional federal officers to assist in restoring order.

Three Republican governors have pledged to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in support of President Donald Trump’s ongoing law-and-order initiative to address crime, homelessness and the “urban decay” in the nation’s capital.

On Aug. 16, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine each announced the deployment of their respective states’ National Guard units, citing the need to bolster security and support cleanup and public safety efforts in D.C.

Morrisey was the first to commit troops, confirming that 300 to 400 West Virginia National Guard members would be dispatched, equipped with mission-specific gear and training.

“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” said Morrisey. “The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America.” The deployment will include specialized units under the leadership of Maj. Gen. Jim Seward.

“This initiative aligns with our values of service and dedication to our communities,” Seward added. “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’s unique capabilities and preparedness make it an invaluable partner in this important undertaking.”

Later that day, McMaster followed suit, authorizing the deployment of 200 National Guard troops.

“South Carolina is proud to stand with President Trump as he works to restore law and order to our nation’s capital and ensure safety for all who live, work, and visit there,” he said. McMaster added that the deployment is contingent on evolving conditions at home, noting that the troops could be recalled if Hurricane Erin, currently approaching the southeastern coast, intensifies or makes landfall.

DeWine also confirmed his state would participate.

Trump seizes control of D.C. police

The announcements came in the wake of Trump’s Aug. 11 directive asserting federal authority over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and activating 800 members of the D.C. National Guard to restore order in the city. (Related: Trump threatens federal takeover of Washington, D.C. over rising youth crime.)

“I’m officially invoking section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, you know what that is, and placing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control,” Trump said that day, arguing that D.C.’s elected leadership has failed to ensure “public order and safety.” Thus, it warrants unprecedented federal intervention. Under the directive, the MPD now reports directly to the executive branch.

“As president, I have a solemn duty to take care that our laws are faithfully executed, and a sacred responsibility to protect the safety and security of United States citizens who live in and visit our Nation’s capital, including Federal workers who live or commute into the District of Columbia. These conditions cannot persist. We will make the District of Columbia one of the safest cities in the world, not the most dangerous,” Trump wrote in the order.

In addition, the administration has deployed 500 federal law enforcement officers to Washington, supplementing the existing 3,000-strong MPD force. National Guard personnel and vehicles have since begun appearing near key federal sites throughout the capital.

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WhiteHouse.gov

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