12 National Guard Troops Pulled From Duty in Washington Ahead of Inauguration

National Guard members patrol the National Mall in Washington on Jan. 19, 2021. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

A dozen National Guard troops in Washington were yanked from duty because of inappropriate comments and other issues, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Two of the 12 were pulled because of “inappropriate comments or texts,” Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the National Guard chief, told reporters at the Pentagon.