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GOP lawmakers request briefing on continued National Guard presence at Capitol
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:01 pm
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A group of House Republicans are asking the Defense Department to brief them on why it is necessary for the National Guard to remain on Capitol Hill, amid plans to keep them there into March.
The 12 lawmakers -- including Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla.; William Timmons, R-S.C.; Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.; Chris Stewart, R-Utah, and Lance Gooden, R-Texas -- wrote to acting Army Secretary John Whitley for a briefing on reports that the National Guard will keep a presence of at least 5,000 troops into March.
"Our intention is for the briefing to cover ongoing threats to the Capitol, justification of the decision for a significant troop presence through mid-March, and plans for troop utilization during the time period,"
A National Guard spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that there were plans to keep National Guard members in the Capitol through mid-March.
"As we continue to work to meet the final post-inauguration requirements, the National Guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with 7,000 members and will draw down to 5,000 through mid-March," National Guard Bureau spokesman Wayne Hall told Fox News.
"We are providing assistance such as security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics, and safety support to state, district and federal agencies."
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-national-guard-presence-at-capitol
A group of House Republicans are asking the Defense Department to brief them on why it is necessary for the National Guard to remain on Capitol Hill, amid plans to keep them there into March.
The 12 lawmakers -- including Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla.; William Timmons, R-S.C.; Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.; Chris Stewart, R-Utah, and Lance Gooden, R-Texas -- wrote to acting Army Secretary John Whitley for a briefing on reports that the National Guard will keep a presence of at least 5,000 troops into March.
"Our intention is for the briefing to cover ongoing threats to the Capitol, justification of the decision for a significant troop presence through mid-March, and plans for troop utilization during the time period,"
A National Guard spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that there were plans to keep National Guard members in the Capitol through mid-March.
"As we continue to work to meet the final post-inauguration requirements, the National Guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with 7,000 members and will draw down to 5,000 through mid-March," National Guard Bureau spokesman Wayne Hall told Fox News.
"We are providing assistance such as security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics, and safety support to state, district and federal agencies."
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-national-guard-presence-at-capitol
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Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:07 pm to Ailsa
The only plausible reason I can think of for the continued deployment of troops is that the Dims are expecting upcoming EO's or legislation to spark more protests.
The only real issue that could cause this is gun control.
The only real issue that could cause this is gun control.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:12 pm to Ailsa
I think it is a political tactic to make it seem as if the right wing activism is such a threat that this is the only deterrent to stop them, even though in reality, there is no threat.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:16 pm to Chromdome35
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The only real issue that could cause this is gun control.
Depending on the EOs, they may need more guys.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:19 pm to Chromdome35
quote:The NG has the gun therefore the control
The only real issue that could cause this is gun control.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:20 pm to Baw_Patrol
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I think it is a political tactic to make it seem as if the right wing activism is such a threat that this is the only deterrent to stop them, even though in reality, there is no threat.
This is exactly what it is but the nutjobs on this board claim it is because the military is in control and holding tribunals.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:20 pm to Sidicous
The NG is also being treated like complete and utter shite by the same people insisting on their protection.
Someone ask Indira Gandhi how that works out.
Someone ask Indira Gandhi how that works out.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:20 pm to Ailsa
Democrats are compensating for electile dysfunction.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:24 pm to Ailsa
this is why DHS did the domestic terrorists announcement. Q, proud boys boogaloo are a pre set up false flag. they will try something to scare everyone into begging to turn in their guns.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:46 pm to Ailsa
there's more to it than this....do they think after march these so called threats will just go away and forgot about...my guess is these people that are threating the capital would just wait comfortably in there own home for a month and half to two months....if there was a legit threat the NG wouldnt be going anywhere until the threat is dead or locked up...
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:49 pm to Ailsa
Human shields for isis Democrats is the true reason. None of these troops are provided ammunition with their weapons mind the.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:52 pm to Ailsa
They plan on pissing off the average citizen by taking away rights and destroying jobs.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:53 pm to cajunangelle
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Q, proud boys boogaloo are a pre set up false flag. they will try something to scare everyone into begging to turn in their guns.
Yep, I have said this many times before... They need an event that so shakes the majority of the public that people are begging for blue helmets in the streets and gun confiscations...
They thought they had it on 1/6/2021...
It is why they keep pushing...
Posted on 1/27/21 at 3:08 pm to Baw_Patrol
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I think it is a political tactic to make it seem as if the right wing activism is such a threat that this is the only deterrent to stop them, even though in reality, there is no threat.
I agree. If protests return they will not be in Washington. Why beat your head on the wall. Every city has Targets to loot and burn
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