As the Ohio National Guard departs for Washington, D.C., Democrats and activists called on Gov. Mike DeWine to reverse his decision and not participate in President Donald Trump's "political theater."

They expressed concern that sending troops to Washington, D.C., today could lead to sending National Guard members to Ohio cities tomorrow.

"If the Trump administration is willing to create political drama and create an emergency by creating an emergency, it is very likely that they will do it again," said Catherine Turcer, executive director of Common Cause Ohio, outside the Ohio Statehouse on Aug. 20. "We need to say 'no' now so that it doesn't spread."

"How soon will we see National Guard from other states in places like Ohio, in cities like Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus?" asked Ga

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