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Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in ... Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in WashingtonBy GARY FIELDS and NATHAN ELLGRENAssociated PressThe Associated PressWASHINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) — ANational Guard deploymentto Washington, D.C. has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states. That participation has sparked anger among some in the nation's capital who argue the troops from Democratic-led states are not just there toassist in securing the festivitiesbut are being drawn into the Trump administration's ongoing, open-ended Guard deployment to the city. A contingent from Minnesota sent for the 250th is set to depart early. On Tuesday, a coalition of think tanks, civic, labor and civil rights groups asked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to withdraw the state's National Guard forces, saying they have been misused. “Previous presidents have requested assistance from out-of-state Guard forces during major events in D.C., and such requests would normally give little cause for concern," the groups said in a letter. "Bu…

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of America 250 celebrations in recent weeks, amid President Trump's ongoing — and controversial — deployment in the city.

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer threatens to pull 160 Michigan National Guard ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to ensure that the 160 members of the Michigan Army National Guard that she deployed to Washington, D.C., this month are helping to support the celebrations around the country's 250th birthday and not President Donald Trump's effort to fight crime and beautify the capital city. In a letter Monday to the head of the Michigan National Guard, Whitmer noted she has not "and will not" deploy troops to assist with Trump's so-called Safe and Beautiful Mission that has drawn criticism from local residents and leaders. Whitmer is seeking assurances from Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, who commands the Michigan National Guard, that the 170 uniformed members that she approved to help with the America 250 celebrations through Aug. 31 are only supporting the "narrow and limited" America 250 Mission and not the controversial D.C. law enforcement mission that dates to last August. "If the National Guard is unable or unwilling to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the Ameri…

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump ... Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 7:34 PM EDT Facebook Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Twitter Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Whitmer threatens to pull 160 Michigan National Guard troops from D.C. POLITICS Whitmer threatens to pull 160 Michigan National Guard troops from D.C. Melissa Nann Burke The Detroit News Updated June 29, 2026, 5:28 p.m. ET Washington ― Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to ensure that the 160 members of the Michigan Army National Guard that she deployed to Washington, D.C., this month are helping to support the celebrations around the country's 250th birthday and not President Donald Trump's effort to fight crime and beautify the capital city. In a letter Monday to the head of the Michigan National Guard, Whitmer noted she has not "and will not" deploy troops to assist with Trump's so-called Safe and Beautiful Mission that has drawn criticism from local residents and leaders. Whitmer is seeking assurances from Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, who commands the Michigan National Guard, that the 170 uniformed members that she approved to help with the America 250 celebrations through Aug. 31 are only supporting the "narrow and limited" America 250 Mission and not the controversial D.C. law enforcement mission that dates to last August. "If the National Guard is unable or unwilling to ensure the Mi…

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in ... Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington Soldiers from the Mississippi National Guard patrol along the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. By Gary Fields And Nathan Ellgren, The Associated Press Posted Jul 7, 2026 04:38:32 PM. Last Updated Jul 7, 2026 04:43:29 PM. WASHINGTON (AP) — A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C. has ballooned during the celebrations of the country’s 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states. That participation has sparked anger among some in the nation’s capital who argue the troops from Democratic-led states are not just there to assist in securing the festivities but are being drawn into the Trump administration’s ongoing, open-ended Guard deployment to the city. A contingent from Minnesota sent for the 250th is set to depart early. On Tuesday, a coalition of think tanks, civic, labor and civil rights groups asked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer t…

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf Published June 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America Members of the National Guard stand in front of a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump that hangs from the the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strongly worded letter to the head of Michigan's National Guard, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated troops from her state are only to be used for operations surrounding America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C., and not for President Trump's long-running — and controversial — joint task force to fight crime. She said that she would pull her troops from the city if that is not the case, in the letter obtained by NPR. "Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission," wrote Gov. Whitmer, referencing the official name for the federal task force. Trump deployed hundreds of troops …