West Virginia National Guard Deployed To D.C.

West Virginia’s Governor supports the Trump administration’s decision to make Washington, D.C., safe again.

On Saturday, West Virginia’s Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he would be sending National Guard members from his state to assist the Trump administration in its ongoing effort to fight crime.

In total, the Republican Governor shared he would be sending nearly 400 National Guard members.

The Hill reported more in-depth on the Governor of West Virginia’s move:

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) said Saturday that National Guard troops from his state would aid the Trump administration’s federal police takeover in Washington to help “make D.C. safe and beautiful.”

Morrisey announced the Mountain State would deploy “300-400 skilled personnel” to serve in the nation’s capital at the Trump administration’s request.

“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” the governor said in a press release. “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.”

Trump earlier this week invoked a provision in Washington’s Home Rule Act to launch a crackdown on crime in the district, deploying more than 800 National Guard soldiers and federal officers to patrol the streets of D.C.

West Virginia Maj. Gen. James Seward told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation that the mission “aligns with our values of service and dedication to our communities.”

West Virginia National Guard to help Trump restore safety in nation’s capital https://t.co/pNniHplbFE pic.twitter.com/ktktT37QqZ

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Read the governor’s full announcement here:

At the request of the Trump administration, Governor Patrick Morrisey has directed the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) to support the President’s initiative to restore cleanliness and safety to Washington, D.C. Under the command of West Virginia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, the WVNG will deploy troops to the nation’s capital as a show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation.

WVNG involvement will include providing mission-essential equipment, specialized training, and approximately 300-400 skilled personnel as directed. The mission will be funded at the federal level. The WVNG remains steadfast in its commitment to its longstanding National Capital Region partnership.

“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” said Governor 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.”

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“This initiative aligns with our values of service and dedication to our communities,” said Maj. Gen. Seward. “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.”

The WVNG exemplifies the spirit of collaboration that is vital in today’s efforts to enhance the safety of our homeland while supporting state and federal missions.

Not everyone supports Trump’s efforts to clean up D.C.

The attorney general of D.C. recently sued the Trump administration for “taking over” the D.C. police force.

BREAKING: D.C. sues to block Trump’s federal takeover— seeks emergency restraining order

This is how desperate Democrats are to keep their streets unsafe and filled with crime pic.twitter.com/b1cnld7uzZ

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