Governor Murphy Announces Deployment of 500 National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C.

Governor Murphy announced today 500 National Guard Troops will be heading to Washington, D.C.

Murphy stated, “Upon the request of the United States National Guard Bureau, I am authorizing the deployment of 500 members of the New Jersey National Guard to Washington, D.C. to protect our democracy and facilitate the peaceful transition of power. Our republic is built on the principles of democracy, peace, and the right of the American people to freely choose their leaders. The brave men and women of our National Guard will be deployed in order to preserve these sacred principles. May God Bless America and our brave men and women in uniform.”

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