National Guard Deploying Personnel to Protect DC Monuments

National Guard Deploying Personnel to Protect DC Monuments
National Guard members deploy near the White House as peaceful protests are scheduled against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, in Washington, on June 6, 2020. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The National Guard will deploy unarmed personnel to guard Washington’s national monuments.

It came after President Donald Trump and other officials issues warnings to demonstrators and rioters who have defaced or vandalized statues.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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