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Democrat Governor Tony Evers Rejected Hundreds Of National Guard Troops Police Needed Before Shootings: White House

Ryan Saavedra
Democrat Governor Tony Evers Rejected Hundreds Of National Guard Troops Police Needed Before Shootings: White House
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Democrat Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers rejected the Trump administration’s offer to send in hundreds of National Guard troops into Kenosha to maintain law and order on Tuesday, which came just hours before two people were shot and killed during another night of violence in the city.

“Governor should call in the National Guard in Wisconsin,” Trump tweeted. “It is ready, willing, and more than able. End problem FAST!”

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