400 National Guards To Protect DC Monuments
Written by 1.02010 on June 25, 2020
While he’s yet to mention the name of George Floyd and provide any real solace and comfort of justice for his death and those of many others killed by police brutality, Donald Trump has instead activated 400 National Guard members to protect cold, lifeless monuments in Washington D.C. amid anti-racism protests. Trump took to Twitter, and again mentioned during his multiple rallies thereafter, that he’s ordered the National Guard and local law enforcement to arrest and charge demonstrators for vandalizing and defacing monuments. He says charges bear 10 years in prison under the Veterans’ Memorial Preservation Act. In a statement addressing Trump’s latest move, Pentagon spokesperson Lt. Col. Christian Mitchell says, “Since their activation, none of the National Guard members have been dispatched to actual monument locations to provide assistance to the NPP. They remain on standby at the DC Armory at this time. They will support U.S. Park Police at key monuments to prevent any defacing or destruction.”