UPDATE: More Illinois National Guard to DC than Helping with Vaccinations

From Governor JB Pritzker:

GOVERNOR PRITZKER ACTIVATES APPROXIMATELY 500 NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FOR U.S. CAPITAL SECURITY AT DOD REQUEST

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – At the request of the U.S. Department of Defense, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated approximately 500 Illinois National Guard members in support of the continued security mission in Washington, D.C.

Chicago Tribune

cThe mission in Washington, D.C. will not impact the Illinois National Guard’s ability to perform the vaccination distribution mission, with 325 members of the guard already activated to carry out that mission and hundreds more to come online in the coming weeks.

“The U.S. Department of Defense has asked Illinois to assist federal and local agencies in this continued effort, and Major General Neely and I are ready to ensure that the state of Illinois continues its proud legacy of protecting our democracy,” said Governor JB Pritzker.

“Ultimately, we must root out the dark forces of racism, white supremacy and disinformation that have created this moment, but until we do that, our extraordinary troops will deploy with honor.”

The Illinois Army National Guard soldiers, along with a small contingent of Illinois Air National Guard airmen, are expected to remain on duty in the nation’s capital until mid-March. While Illinois National Guard members who deployed for the Presidential Inauguration have since returned to Illinois, approximately 50 members of that mission have volunteered to return for this mission. The Illinois Army National Guard’s Chicago-based 108th Sustainment Brigade and its subordinate battalion, the North Riverside-based 198th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, will provide the bulk of the Illinois National Guard force for the Washington, D.C. mission.

“We are deploying these forces in support of civilian law enforcement based on threat-levels against the U.S. Capitol. These threats were assessed by the FBI and other federal agencies,” said Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard. 

“Our soldiers and airmen are committed to the defense of both our nation and our state. We have asked a lot of them in the last year and each time these men and women have answered the call and upheld their oath to defend and support the U.S. Constitution. I could not be more proud of these Soldiers and Airmen.”

The Illinois National Guard forces will join a force of approximately 7,000 National Guard members from throughout the United States in assisting federal and local agencies with safety and security throughout Washington, D.C.

In February that force will draw down to 5,000, which will include the Illinois National Guard service members who will stay on until mid-March.

The Illinois National Guard members were activated under the provisions of U.S. Title 32, which leaves them under the authority of the Governor with all costs paid by the federal government.

The Illinois National Guard members supporting the COVID-19 vaccine distribution mission in Illinois were also activated under the same provision of U.S. law.

The Illinois National Guard troops will be in Washington, D.C. by the beginning of next week.

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A tweet on the same subject:

The possible reason for the National Guard Being Sent to Washington

DHS Issues a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin today after consultation with the intelligence community and law enforcement partners.

There is currently a heightened threat environment across the United States that is likely to persist over the coming weeks.

DHS does not have any information to indicate a specific, credible plot; however, violent riots have continued in recent days and we remain concerned that individuals frustrated with the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances and ideological causes fueled by false narratives, could continue to mobilize a broad range of ideologically-motivated actors to incite or commit violence.

You can read the NTAS Bulletin here.

Comments

UPDATE: More Illinois National Guard to DC than Helping with Vaccinations — 17 Comments

  1. Fatso’s bucking for Fed money to cover for his excess spending and never ending Pension shortfall–so Troops from here are gladly sent by him to go guard nothing from nobody for the Biden crowd.

    Waste.

    The new mantra is ALL Republicans are Terrorists.

    So expect more of the same.

  2. The should be sent to the US Mexican border to halt the inundation of invading robbers.

  3. The above derogatory comments from Jumbo Boy, obviously referring to Trump supporters and
    Conservatives in general, clearly illustrates why Jews are so despised the world over.

    An epic failure of a man exists as governor only because of his families wealth,
    nothing that he has ever accomplished on his own merits.

    Meanwhile more people and businesses flee the DEMOCRAT gulag of Illinois with each passing day
    as the state descends further into the abyss.

  4. White SUPREMACY?

    News flash, the raid had nothing to do with racism or white supremacy.

    Our Governor is DELUSIONAL!

    His comments prove he is a total NUT HEAD!

    BLACK LICE MATTER HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH RACISM AND ENTITLEMENT.

    MORE LIKE PRITZGER IS MAKING COMMENTS TO GAIN VOTES, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME CREATING DIVISION AMONG THE PEOPLE AND ALIENATING OTHERS.

    TRY VISITING THE BUSINESSES OF THE SOUTH-SIDE OF CHICAGO.

    BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS EMPLOY ONLY BLACK EMPLOYEES.

    WHILE, WHITE BUSINESS OWNERS EMPLOY PEOPLE FROM ALL RACES.

    RACISM IS A LIVE AND WELL AMONGST THE BLACK RACE!

  5. where??? show me the THREATS?!

    OR ARE THEY JUST MORE LIES? WHERE IS THE TRANSPARENCY DICTATOR?

    WHERE?

    YOU CHICKEN CHITS…

  6. COMING FROM FF SWAMP BIGGEST RAT OF THEM ALL…

    HAHAHA THIS IS JUST TO FUNNY…

  7. Pritzker states:

    “Ultimately, we must root out the dark forces of racism, white supremacy and disinformation…”

    Pritzker and the Democrats should start at the top. How will Democrats “root” out their top guy, Joe Robinette Biden, who for many, many years he has been on record of making racist remarks.

    In 2006 he insulted Americans of India descent per:

    “You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. It’s a point. I’m not joking!”

    In 2007 he greatly insulted all African Americans when he said this about Obama:

    “I mean, you’ve got the first sort of mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that’s a story-book, man.”

    In 2020, Biden said to Black radio host Charlamagne and his radio audience:

    “You ain’t Black if you vote for Trump>’

    Democrats who want to root out racism by start with those who have a history of making racist remarks. How will they root out Biden? If they are sincere about rooting out, they will have to ask Biden to resign.

  8. Doesnt Lightfoot need troops in Chicago to stop carjackings?

    Send them there Fatty, they can go home at night and not have to sleep in a Parking Garage in D.C.

  9. How about jewish supremacy?

    Look who the 1% are. Look who runs decadent Hollyweird, the MSM and the Deep State.

  10. Well, doc, with the war on xmas over, we gotta turn out attention to the next most worthy targets.

  11. Prince, you are welcome to convert if you like.

    The circumcision may hurt a bit, but that is a price to pay for being part of your perceived 1%.

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