Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made headlines by deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. in recent weeks, as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. Whitmer joins a small group of Democratic governors who have taken similar steps, sending their state's National Guard units to the nation's capital. This move comes amidst controversy surrounding a similar deployment by President Trump, who has maintained a significant presence of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. since January 6, following the storming of the US Capitol. As America 250 celebrations draw near, the contrast between Whitmer's and Trump's deployments is likely to spark further debate about the role of the National Guard in maintaining public order.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of America 250 celebrations in recent weeks, amid President Trump's ongoing — and controversial — deployment in the city.
