Governor Morrisey Mobilizes National Guard for D.C. Deployment

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the deployment of 300 to 400 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. This move comes at the request of the Trump administration, aiming to enhance public safety and regional cooperation.

The initiative, described by the governor's office as a commitment to safeguarding public order, includes supplying equipment and offering specialized training. Drew Galang, a spokesperson for Governor Morrisey, confirmed that the state's National Guard was ordered on Friday to organize the deployment.

President Donald Trump has portrayed this deployment as a necessary action to address a purported crime and homelessness crisis in Washington, asserting federal oversight over the city's police department. The decision has sparked negotiations and legal challenges, as local officials and the Trump administration have reached a compromise to retain local leadership over law enforcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)