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The president is the C-in-C of the DC National Guard and commands it through the Secretary of Defense. But the president has the final authority, and is quite able to active the Guard in his own. It’s a unique arrangement as all other Guard units are normally under the control of a governor
If I’m wrong, please point out where. I might learn something new!
Watch the interview ‘Tucker and the Chief of Police’
The guard was there but placed away from the capitol due to optics. When the Chief requested they be moved to the capitol around noon they said ‘sure’ an hour or so later. But they moved the guard to protect the homes of military leaders. The second shift guard showed up at 6 pm at the capitol and did a photo shoot. Both Pelosi and Mitch had say so and did nothing.