National Guard Mobilized Nationwide for Election Security
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The National Guard has activated over 250 personnel across more than a dozen states to support state officials on Election Day, amid a tense election year with former President Trump claiming potential election fraud. Additional personnel are on standby in several states, and the D.C. National Guard has been authorized to support local emergency services. Concerns over election violence and protests are heightened, with preparations also underway for the presidential inauguration in January.
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- WATCH: Activation of National Guard for election ‘routine,’ Pentagon says PBS NewsHour
- Hundreds of National Guard troops are activated or on standby ahead of Election Day Defense One
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