I argued that the president should deploy federal troops, if necessary, to restore and maintain order. DC NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN NATION'S CAPITAL EXTENDED THROUGH END OF MARCHThe National Guard soldiers who deployed to protect the Capitol this month certainly deserve such gratitude. Despite threats of violence on social media, the House and Senate sergeants-at-arms rejected a request for National Guard backup in the days before the riot. Washington’s left-wing mayor, Muriel Bowser, insisted that the small detachment of National Guard soldiers who deployed to assist with traffic control come unarmed. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe National Guard answered the call at a critical time but its mission is now complete.

Source: Fox News January 27, 2021 12:45 UTC