Gov. Northam extends National Guard deployment, wants Trump out of office
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RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: In an update Thursday afternoon, Governor Ralph Northam said he was extending the deployment of the Virginia National Guard through at least January 20, President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day.
Northam also tweeted he believes President Trump is a danger to the country, saying, “The sooner he is out, the better.”
I’ve now been working for over 24 hours to help Washington D.C. keep peace in the nation’s capital.
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 7, 2021
In case it wasn’t already clear: the current President poses a danger to our country every minute he holds office.
The sooner he is out, the better.
EARLIER: Governor Ralph Northam has issued a State of Emergency in Virginia to allow the state to respond to requests for assistance from Washington, DC, after violent protests there Wednesday.
The governor has also declared a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Alexandria and Arlington.
At the request of @AlexandriaVAGov and @ArlingtonVA, I am declaring a 6PM to 6AM curfew in these jurisdictions, with limited exceptions.
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 6, 2021
I am also issuing a State of Emergency in Virginia, so we can continue to respond.
My team and I are working closely with @MayorBowser, @SpeakerPelosi, and @SenSchumer to respond to the situation in Washington, D.C.
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 6, 2021
Per the Mayor's request, I am sending members of the Virginia National Guard along with 200 Virginia State Troopers.
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