Democratic Governors Deny Pentagon's Request For National Guard Troops

Democratic Governors Deny Pentagon's Request For National Guard Troops

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Amid protests over George Floyd's death, President Trump announced plans to deploy the military to curb violence. However, governors from New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware rejected the Pentagon's request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. Virginia's Governor Northam criticized the move as a photo op, while Delaware's Governor Carney expressed concerns about limiting local response capabilities. Pennsylvania's Governor Wolf emphasized the National Guard's role in maintaining local safety and deescalating violence.

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What concerns were raised about the rhetoric coming from the White House during the protests?

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What was the current priority of the National Guard according to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's spokeswoman?

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