Former Vice President Mike Pence Supports Federalization of Metropolitan Police and National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.

Former Vice President Mike Pence Supports Federalization of Metropolitan Police and National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.

Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed his support for President Donald Trump's decision to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Pence highlighted the importance of maintaining security in the nation's capital, emphasizing that D.C. would have the highest homicide rate if it were a state. He commended the President for taking decisive action to protect the government operations and employees in D.C.

During an interview on CNN's 'State of the Union', Pence also addressed the Capitol riots on January 6, expressing his wish that Trump had taken more action that day. Following Trump's request for additional National Guard members, governors from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio have agreed to send over 700 guards to D.C. to bolster security in the upcoming days. The support from these states reflects a unified effort to ensure the safety and stability of the nation's capital.