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Texas Deploys National Guard and State Troopers to Control Protests

WFAAJuly 7, 20251 min2,054 views
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State Mobilization for Protests

  • πŸ›‘οΈ Governor Greg Abbott has deployed 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 state troopers to manage statewide protests.
  • 🎯 The primary objective is to prevent violence and maintain order across Texas.
  • βš–οΈ Abbott emphasized that Texas is a law and order state and will utilize all available resources to ensure public safety.

Deployment and Upcoming Demonstrations

  • πŸ“ Officers and guardsmen have already been stationed in San Antonio for a protest on Wednesday.
  • πŸ—“οΈ Similar deployments are expected for several demonstrations scheduled for this weekend.

Context of Demonstrations

  • πŸ“£ Tomorrow's protests are planned in opposition to President Trump's military parade.
  • πŸŽ‚ The parade is intended to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary and coincides with President Trump's birthday.
  • πŸ“Ί Live coverage of the protests and the military parade will be available on WFAA plus and ABC News.
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