[DariusBane]

So the next question is why couldn’t the commander and chief get the troops he needed? National Guard troops meaning Virginia National Guard? IDK but District of Columbia doesn’t have National Guard. He can’t use Federal troops. Is the Governor of Virginia whoever that was at the time refusing to mobilize?

[Syncro]

Good question.

I remember that was brought up and explained
Back in the day

I’m sure someone will have the answer soon on this thread.

Thanks!

[lefty-lie-spy]

I recall hearing about this at the time somewhere. Maybe Donald said it in a speech. It wasn’t secret. Nancy Pelosi rejected the request directly and I think she even said it publicly.

[Right_Wing_Madman]

District of Columbia doesn’t have National Guard

DC has a National Guard. So does Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands!

[Hot Tabasco]

National Guard troops meaning Virginia National Guard?

Not in their jurisdiction. Trump as president can offer up the guard but only the Speaker of the House in DC can authorize their mobilization.

Another example would be that Ohio's governor couldn't send his state's national guard into Michigan until Michigan's governor requested it.

[Colonelbuzzsaw]

DC has Army National Guard and Air National Guard personnel and equipment. You don’t know what you’re talking about, friend.