Ohio Governor Orders National Guard Members To DC

(ONN) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is sending the Ohio National Guard to the nation’s capital.

150 members of the Ohio National Guard will aid in the president’s federalization of law enforcement as added security.

None are active law enforcement in Ohio.

The governor’s announcement comes as demonstrators against the federal takeover gathered to shine a light on the president’s actions.

More than 700 National Guard troops are already patrolling the city.

The president says the National Guard is needed to combat crime and make the city safe.

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