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Unidentified Speaker Says 5,000 National Guard Will Be Prepositioned in Texas Ahead of Planned Protests
Summary
An unidentified speaker said planned protests across Texas could grow large and the state will preposition 5,000 National Guard personnel to respond immediately if violence or property damage occurs; the speaker did not identify who authorized the deployment or provide locations or a timeline.
An unidentified speaker said planned protests across Texas could expand and that the state will preposition 5,000 National Guard personnel to respond if violence or property damage occurs.
The speaker said the aim is to avoid delays in response and to enable immediate action “if crime or chaos or lawlessness does break out.” They cited earlier demonstrations this week as an example of protests that occurred without property damage or injuries and…
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