After the initial deployments from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio on August 16, 2025, how many additional states—Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee—sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.?

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After the initial deployments from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio on August 16, 2025, how many additional states—Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee—sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.?

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On August 16, 2025, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine each mobilized hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves then approved the deployment of approximately 200 soldiers on August 18, followed by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry"s authorization of about 135 troops and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee"s deployment of 160 troops on August 19. Those three states represent the additional reinforcements beyond the initial three (, ).

After the initial deployments from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio on August 16, 2025, how many additional states—Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee—sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.?

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