Texas National Guard Deployed for Anti-Trump Protests
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed 5,000 National Guard troops ahead of anti-Trump protests, prompting concerns among some soldiers about the scale and potential for suppressing free speech. Internal memos reveal a rushed training schedule for crowd control and de-escalation. 2,500 troops were reassigned from border security. While some soldiers expressed worries about being used as political tools, others hope their presence will deter violence and ensure peaceful protests.
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