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2. I am still trying to figure out the statement in the OP

Fri Jun 26, 2026, 01:08 PM

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that says, "Until recently, troops have come from Washington, D.C...."

When did the city of Washington, D.C. get their own National Guard troops?

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In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops [View all] orangecrush Yesterday OP

I am still trying to figure out the statement in the OP wnylib Yesterday #2

It says from a dozen Republican led states orangecrush Yesterday #3

The part that says from a dozen Republican states is preceded wnylib Yesterday #6

Yes orangecrush Yesterday #9

They do have their own national guard hookaleft Yesterday #8

Who will Guard the Guardians? orthoclad Yesterday #4

Excellent point wnylib Yesterday #7