Leftist rioters are planning to take to the streets across the U.S. this weekend after days of violent, destructive unrest in L.A. and certain other cities.
While some Democratic leaders are ignoring the threat, or even encouraging the protesters to escalate their tactics, red-state officials are taking a much different approach.
One notable example is Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, who announced that he had activated the state’s National Guard troops ahead of the planned disturbances.
According to The Hill :
Missouri Executive Order 25-25 declares a State of Emergency and allows the Adjutant General to order service members to aid state officials.
The order comes after the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri National Guard and Missouri Department of Public Safety established a Unified Command to monitor situations across the state and prepare local law enforcement.
Additionally, the order also declares that the Adjutant General may employ necessary equipment to support authorities and provide assistance.
While nationwide protests continue to flare up in response to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, Kehoe said his order is purely precautionary.
“We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,” the governor said.
“While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens and communities,” he added.
Kehoe is just one of many prominent public officials calling for a swift and severe response to the threats posed by these anti-law enforcement protesters:
Meanwhile, Democrats are characteristically siding with America-hating rioters against the men and women seeking to restore order in communities nationwide.
KMBC reported on some of the backlash to Kehoe’s recent order:
House Minority Leader Ashley Aune said it was a “preemptive” declaration of emergency.
Her statement:
“Governor Kehoe’s preemptive declaration of a state of emergency as Missourians prepare to protest an increasingly authoritarian presidential administration is a blatant attempt to intimidate and suppress First Amendment rights. The protests planned this weekend across Missouri and throughout the nation were sparked by the president’s unwarranted and heavy-handed military response to opposition to his policies. By doing the same, the governor will only heighten tensions and increase the possibility of conflict. Governor Kehoe should staunchly defend the rights of Missourians, not mimic the authoritarianism of the president.”
Here’s some additional coverage of the response in Missouri:
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