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“WE FEEL INCREDIBLY BETRAYED.” National Guard Troops Told to Leave U.S. Capitol, Banished to Nearby Parking Garage

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Politico reports that thousands of National Guardsmen were forced to vacate congressional grounds on Thursday and are now taking their rest breaks outside and in nearby parking garages.

“Yesterday dozens of senators and congressmen walked down our lines taking photos, shaking our hands and thanking us for our service. Within 24 hours, they had no further use for us and banished us to the corner of a parking garage. We feel incredibly betrayed,” the Guardsman said.

The news outraged members of Congress who demanded to know the person responsible for evicting the troops.

Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) said it was completely unacceptable and offered his office to help house troops.

“I happily volunteer my DC office for the National Guard to bunk,” he said. “It‘s not big, but we’ve got Southern hospitality. The Guard deserves better accommodations & sanitary/safe conditions. Not to mention phone chargers to call family!”

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Republican lawmakers also suggested that the troops had been used by Democrats for a photo-op and then discarded.

Politico obtained photos showing the Guard members packed together in the parking garage, sleeping on the ground.

“Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer—why are American troops who are tasked with keeping security at the Capitol being forced to sleep in a parking lot? They deserve to be treated with respect, and we deserve answers.” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy wrote on Twitter.

Capitol Police asked troops to move their rest area on Thursday, said Guard spokesperson Maj. Matt Murphy.

“As Congress is in session and increased foot traffic and business is being conducted, Capitol Police asked the troops to move their rest area,” Murphy said. “They were temporarily relocated to the Thurgood Marshall Judicial Center garage with heat and restroom facilities. We remain an agile and flexible force to provide for the safety and security of the Capitol and its surrounding areas.”

President Joe Biden has been in office barely 48 hours and he’s already demonstrated how little regard he has for our troops.

They should’ve kept the National Guard and evicted Congress.

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