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SC Gov. Henry McMaster deploys National Guardsmen to Washington D.C., despite claims from city leaders that crime is at a low point.
Troops from the South Carolina National Guard will be arriving at the nation’s capital within the next 24 hours.
Hurricane season is at its peak, and SC governor deployed 200 National Guard troops to aid Donald Trump's non-emergency war against crime and homelessness.
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South Carolina governor comments on National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C.: Full video
Gov. Henry McMaster said the deployment of South Carolina National Guard troops to D.C. won't affect the guard's ability to respond to emergencies.
On Sunday night, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine both announced their respective deployment of troops to the capital.