White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany took to social media Wednesday afternoon to note that President Donald Trump has called out the National Guard to handle an armed insurrection at the United States Capitol.
At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services.
We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) January 6, 2021
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“At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services. We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful,” she said.
The Defense Department noted just minutes later that it had directed the National Guard, as well as armed police from several federal agencies, including the Secret Service, to Capitol Hill to draw down the riot taking place there.
“The D.C. Guard has been mobilized to provide support to federal law enforcement in the District. Acting Secretary Miller
