With National Guard troops from West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio all ordered to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, the number of troops on the ground in the District will nearly double in the coming days.

Federal agents and National Guard troops began appearing 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 federal policing efforts.

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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Saturday morning that he would send roughly 350 troops at the Trump administration’s request. They will provide "mission-essential equipment" and specialized training.

On Saturday evening, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the Se

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