Thomas Wictor
I looked up the rules of engagement for the National Guard troops in DC, and there are none.
“Cleared to use lethal force.”
That’s it.
The rest is up to the armed forces.
The troops in DC do not appear to be federalized.
As far as I can tell, they’re under the direct command of the National Guard Bureau Chief, General Daniel R. Hokanson, a combat veteran on the ground in DC.
Hokanson is answerable ONLY to Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller.
That means army brass can’t interfere.
See why Trump never declared martial law or invoked the Insurrection Act?
Now the people protecting him can’t be called off except by Chris Miller.
Will people educate themselves?
No.
But I should warn people now:
After Trump turns this around, DO NOT EVER criticize him for ANYTHING to me.
I will instantly cut off all contact with you.
ADDENDUM:
SecDef Chris Miller night-patrols the Guardsmen.
Pence was also out there earlier.
https://social.quodverum.com/@ThomasWic
My IRL friend came to this country 8 years ago. Was a lawyer in Moldova. Had 2 cows. One day they said “this one is our cow” they also forced him to do corrupt calls in court.
What it took to get his family here was crazy. Started off cleaning toilets. Became citizens.
We spoke today. He can’t believe everything going down. His voice didn’t sound good. “This is why we came here! This! This!”
I told him to be patient. Have faith.
All will be well.
https://social.quodverum.com/@Oo/105557664887967008
Wictor makes some very very cogent points!
So, the chain of command is CiC, Miller, Hokanson.
greeneyes wrote:
“Thomas Wictor
I looked up the rules of engagement for the National Guard troops in DC, and there are none.
“Cleared to use lethal force.”
That’s it.
The rest is up to the armed forces.
The troops in DC do not appear to be federalized.
As far as I can tell, they’re under the direct command of the National Guard Bureau Chief, General Daniel R. Hokanson, a combat veteran on the ground in DC.
Hokanson is answerable ONLY to Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller.
That means army brass can’t interfere.
See why Trump never declared martial law or invoked the Insurrection Act?
Now the people protecting him can’t be called off except by Chris Miller.
Will people educate themselves?
No.
But I should warn people now:
After Trump turns this around, DO NOT EVER criticize him for ANYTHING to me.
I will instantly cut off all contact with you.
ADDENDUM:
SecDef Chris Miller night-patrols the Guardsmen.
Pence was also out there earlier.
https://social.quodverum.com/@ThomasWic
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Thank you!
Great post on Miller patrolling! Nightshift rocks!