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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that the state plans to send more than 300 National Guard members to Washington, DC, Support President Donald Trump’s efforts to restore “public safety.”
“Georgia Be proud to be aligned with the Trump administration’s mandate to ensure the security and beauty of our nation’s capital,” Kemp said in a statement. “We are committed to maintaining public safety and thank these brave guardians and women for their support for their families and their dedication to self-service. As they prove time and again, our Georgia Guards have the ability to fulfill this mission and its obligations to our nation’s people.”
Kemp’s office said the government asked the troops to remove those who were already stationed in the capital.
Georgia forces are scheduled to mobilize to Washington, D.C. in mid-September.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that the state plans to send more than 300 National Guards to Washington, D.C. to support President Donald Trump’s efforts to restore “public safety.” (ARVIN TEMKAR /ATLANTA Journal Constitutional Passed AP, Document)
Earlier last month, Trump activated 800 members of the District of Columbia National Guard Help restore order in the U.S. capital, including combating crime, illegal immigration and homelessness.
Georgia now joins seven other states – Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and West Virginia – sending forces to support Trump’s mission.
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On Monday, members of the District of Columbia National Guard scanned the area next to the Mtv vehicles next to the area. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Kemp’s office said earlier this week the state had dispatched 16 soldiers to medical care, Pennsylvania and Congressman support staff.
Earlier this week, the District of Columbia’s troops extended until December, and on Thursday the region sued the Trump administration for its National Guard presence.
Donald Trump shook hands with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a Republican Governor’s Association meeting in February. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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The administration sent troops to Los Angeles and responded to anti-ICE protests earlier this summer, Trump spoke about sending troops to other Democratic cities such as Chicago, Baltimore and New York.
