States send contingents of their national guard in Washington

Three states have decided to deploy hundreds of members of their national guard in Washington, as part of the Trump administration efforts to reform order of order thanks to a federal campaign against crime and roaming.

Virginia-Western has announced the deployment of 300 to 400 guards, while South Carolina is committed to sending 200 and Ohio to send 150 in the coming days.

Virginia-Western is proud to support President Trump in his efforts to restore pride and beauty to the capital of our countrysaid state governor Patrick Morrisey.

Major-General James Seward, general adjutant of Virginia-Western, said in a statement that members of the State National Guard hold ready to support our partners in the national capital region and that The unique capacities and preparation of troops make it a precious partner in this important mission.

The measures announced on Saturday come as the demonstrators postpone the deployment of the federal police and the National Guard in this mainly democratic city, after the decree of President Donald Trump federating local police and mobilizing around 800 members of the National Guard of the Columbia District.

By adding troops external to the current deployment of the Federal Guard and the police, Donald Trump further strengthens his control over the city. The president justified these actions by an emergency response to crime and homelessness, even if municipal officials have noted a drop in violent crimes compared to his first mandate.

Until now, the members of the National Guard have played a limited role in maintaining order in Washington, and the need for reinforcements remains unclear. We saw them patrolling in front of emblematic places like the National Mall and the station Union Stationand participate in the control of the crowds.

A demonstration against the intervention of Donald Trump brought together many demonstrators at Dupont Circle Saturday, before a walk to the White House, about 2.4 km away. The demonstrators gathered behind a banner on which was written No Washington fascist controland some in the crowd brandished signs on which was written no military occupation.

Donald Trump was at his Virginia golf club after Friday’s summit with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.