President Trump Extends National Guard Help With Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the National Guard's involvement in combating COVID-19, highlighting President Trump's praise and decision to extend Title 32 orders through mid-August. This extension allows Guard members to continue aiding states in their response and recovery efforts. The deployment is the largest since Hurricane Katrina, with about 46,000 members involved. The Trump administration faced criticism for initially planning to end the deployment, which would have affected service members' benefits. The federal government covers the costs, which can reach $9 million monthly per 1,000 troops. Defense Secretary Mark Esper supports the extension.

What did President Trump announce regarding the National Guard's Title 32 orders?

• He decided to end them immediately.

• He extended them through mid-August.

• He reduced the number of troops.

• He increased their pay.

What was the largest domestic deployment of the National Guard before the coronavirus response?

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Katrina

• The 9/11 attacks

• The California wildfires

Why did the Trump administration face backlash regarding the National Guard deployment?

• For not paying the troops

• For planning to end the deployment early

• For not providing enough equipment

• For increasing the deployment duration

How much can the National Guard's coronavirus efforts cost per month for every 1000 troops mobilized?

• $9 million

• $5 million

• $12 million

• $1 million

Who supported President Trump's decision to extend the National Guard's deployment?

• The Attorney General

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice President