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some expected to arrive as early as this afternoon.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a request from the District of Columbia government and the US Capitol police for 700 troops.
Around 25 separate convoys plan to join forces and converge on the nation's capital, to replicate recent protests in Canada.
The National Guard troops will man traffic posts and "provide command and control" from Saturday until 7 March, a statement said.
Some 50 "large tactical vehicles" will be stationed 24 hours a day, it added. The troops will not carry firearms or take part in law enforcement.
A second group, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, said it aimed to shut down the Beltway, the main road that surrounds Washington.
It spokesperson Bob Bolus, told a local Fox News TV station, it would be like "a giant boa constrictor....that basically squeezes you, chokes you and it swallows you.
Remember when DC mayor deployed the national guard for BLM and Antifa riots?
No, me neither.
they were welcomed with streets painted in their honor, and medical 'experts' said gathering in large groups during a massive wuflu outbreak was suddenly OK
they were welcomed with streets painted in their honor, and medical 'experts' said gathering in large groups during a massive wuflu outbreak was suddenly OK
So basically you didn't like how Trump admin handled those riots and think Biden is doing a better job in being proactive.
As was expected since old Joey advised Justine to use force against the truckers. Did anyone really expect better with Joey? Joey will mess up too like Justine did. Just talk to the truckers and avoid all the unnecessary hurting of people. Be civil. Is that too much to ask when you are dealing with other Americans?
What on earth do these losers want? Attention? Go back to work.
Just curious, did you say the same thing about the BLM protesters ?
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