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1. They are not trained for a law enforcement mission, and even in DC

Fri Aug 22, 2025, 11:28 AM

Aug 22

I'm not sure they're authorized to do so. This doesn't bode well. It's a needless escalation.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth authorizes National Guard troops to carry arms in DC [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 22 OP

They are not trained for a law enforcement mission, and even in DC D. Spaulding Aug 22 #1

Why do they need to be armed? Bayard Aug 22 #2

they don't need to be there at all. Completely made up emergency. travelingthrulife Aug 23 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Aug 22 #3

What could go wrong ? republianmushroom Aug 22 #4

Tin Soldiers edhopper Aug 22 #5

Kent State redux llmart Aug 22 #6

Much, much worse. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 23 #12

His boss wants blood Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 22 #8

Slowly turning up the pressure Miguelito Loveless Aug 22 #9

"Now you wanna run around talkin' 'bout guns like I ain't got none." n/t TheFourthMind Aug 22 #10

Most interesting popsdenver Aug 23 #11

What is the damned emergency??? travelingthrulife Aug 23 #13

He's trying to portray himself as the tough guy womanofthehills Aug 23 #15