Update to Statement by Jonathan Hoffman, Chief Pentagon Spokesman, on D.C. Guard Mobilization

U.S. Department of Defense

"Earlier this week, Mayor Bowser requested approximately 340 D.C.

National Guardsmen to assist D.C.

police in preparation for possible protests today.

That request was approved.

Today, the mayor requested the full activation of the D.C.

Guard to support local and federal law enforcement as they respond to the situation at the Capitol.

That request was approved.

There have been no other requests from the D.C.

government."

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