Washington Post: Pentagon placed limits on D.C. Guard ahead of pro-Trump protests due to narrow mission

By Editor On Jan 7, 2021 Last updated Jan 7, 2021

The Pentagon placed tight limits on the D.C. National Guard ahead of pro-Trump protests this week, trying to ensure the use of military force remained constrained, as the Guard carried out a narrow, unarmed mission requested by the city’s mayor to help handle traffic ahead of planned protests.

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