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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Saturday directed the state's National Guard to assist with President Donald Trump's federal policing efforts in Washington, D.C.

The state will send between 300 and 400 National Guard troops to the District at the Trump administration’s request. The move comes as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after Trump's executive order Monday federalizing local police forces and activating about 800 D.C. National Guard troops for his plan.

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The West Virginia troops will provide "mission-essential equipment" and specialized training. They will arrive in D.C. along with equipment and specializ

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