Nat’l Guard troops reportedly activated in 10 states, 14 more states expected

As of last week, National Guard troops have reportedly been activated in 10 different states ahead of the Nov. 3 election and 14 more states are expected to activate their guard units this week, according to the New York Times. National Guard units are being deployed or activated and standing by in anticipation of civil unrest surrounding election day. Videos posted on social media have shown some National Guard units deploying in Pennsylvania and Illinois. NBC Chicago news photographer George Mycyk tweeted, “Spotted the National Guard coming into Chicago and pulling into McCormick Place.” National Guard troops were also seen in Philadelphia, Pa. NBC Philadelphia journalist Brandon Hudson tweetThe New York Times reported on Monday, Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts ordered 1,000 members of the National Guard to activate on standby in case of unrest following Tuesday’s election. On Monday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the Portland area in anticipation of possible political violence. Oregon Public Broadcasting also reported Brown is also readying National Guard troops for potential deployment. Reports last week indicated up to 1,000 Texas National Guard troops would be deployed to five different Texas cities, but Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, the adjutant general of the Texas Army National Guard, said there are no plans to send guard troops to polling locations...MORE