E Rosalie on Nostr: In 1965 (deployed over a six-day riot) and 1992 (Bush prepared federal help, but ...

In 1965 (deployed over a six-day riot) and 1992 (Bush prepared federal help, but ultimately very little was used, and the governor called the shots), the National Guard was deployed at the request of the state.

To federalize the Guard without the governor’s consent—especially when the state is actively opposing the move—is an overt escalation and a red flag for potential abuse of federal authority.