When Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon first announced in a press conference that the National Guard was part of the state’s contingency plan to deal with rioting, demonstrators and others accused him of unnecessarily militarizing the police response to demonstrations by bringing in “tanks” to deal with unarmed protesters. After Monday night’s rioting and many incidents of arson, though, today’s question was, “Where was the National Guard?”
In a press conference held Tuesday afternoon, Nixon announced that the National Guard presence in Ferguson would more than triple tonight, from 700 national guardsmen to 2,200.
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“Last night was a disaster, and we’re prepared to team up again with the National Guard.” — Missouri Highway Patrol chief #Ferguson
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) November 25, 2014
Jay Nixon says they're considering keeping West Florissant shut down. Right now it is considered a crime scene. #Ferguson
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) November 25, 2014
MO Governor says Nat'l Guard will increase from 700 to 2200 tonight. pic.twitter.com/ChUbYg8X0x
— Chris Hayes (@ChrisHayesTV) November 25, 2014
Colonel Ronald Replogle, of the Missouri Highway Patrol: "We will work harder and we will not have a repeat of what happened last night."
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) November 25, 2014
@ChrisHayesTV @AntonioFrench think the issue was deployment of resources not lack of them
— Mark Kawada (@Mark_Kawada) November 25, 2014
@ChrisHayesTV #JayNixon sending guard to #ferguson the night AFTER it burned! Arsonists will strike elsewhere tonight, U bumpkin, U dolt
— JockUlar (@Jockular) November 25, 2014
@ChrisHayesTV @RumpoleRT announcement made and nixon didn't think more guard needed last night? Everyone knew riots were going to happen
— Kristy Sanborn (@KristySanborn) November 25, 2014
Some residents asking me last night where is the National Guard? See them now with riot gear outside #Ferguson PD. pic.twitter.com/rpBGD5KxA4
— Sara Sidner (@sarasidnerCNN) November 25, 2014
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