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DC National Guard denies troops were guarding election drop box
Original: Apparently, the DC National Guard has now issued a statement* that the troops, pictured, were not "guarding" that electi
The DC National Guard has issued a statement saying that troops photographed near an election drop box were not assigned to guard it, implying their presence at the location was inadvertent. The claim is drawing skepticism, with critics questioning whether it is truth or spin, and arguing the troops' presence was troubling and legally questionable regardless of intent.
Why now: The statement comes amid public concern over military presence near election infrastructure and suspicions of intimidation.
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