The Trump administration is extending the federal deployment of over 40,000 National Guard troops aiding coronavirus relief efforts, reversing plans for an earlier cutoff
to extend federal support for the troops, warning that states would struggle to afford the deployments while they're still trying to contain the virus. Defense Secretary Mark Esper last week endorsed an extension, and National Guard Chief General Joseph Lengyel told POLITICO he had recommended Trump extend the deployment through at least the end of July.
“We'll have to see in August what needs we still have and if there's a second wave of Covid-19 in the fall on top of flu season,” cautioned Major Gen. Matt Quinn, the adjutant general of Montana and president of the national association of Guard leaders. “Hopefully we'll be a position where Guard members can go back to their civilian lives and everything will be wonderful, but I have my doubts.
"I'm surprised," Quinn said. "I think it's a recognition that this is going to go on longer than expected."
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump extends federal funding for National Guard coronavirus deployments through mid-AugustPresident Trump is extending federal funding for National Guard deployments until mid-August to help states in their coronavirus pandemic response efforts. There are some 46,000 National Guard members supporting state coronavirus response efforts
Read more »
Minneapolis Protests Over George Floyd’s Death Turn Chaotic, National Guard CalledThe second night of protests in Minneapolis—sparked by the death of George Floyd—devolved into chaos, leading Mayor Jacob Frey to request assistance from the state’s National Guard by lisettevoytko
Read more »
George Floyd protest turns deadly; Minneapolis mayor requests National GuardThe mayor of Minneapolis asked the National Guard to move in after protests in the city over the death of George Floyd in the custody of police escalated with a fatal shooting near the site of the demonstrations, widespread looting, fires and tear gas
Read more »