Trump to declare federal emergency, National Guard to be deployed as coronavirus outbreak escalates

[LiberalArkie]

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Meanwhile, the National Guard said it would deploy 1,000 troops in six states -- Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Rhode Island and Washington -- by the end of the day Friday.

"As of this morning, about 400 Air and Army National Guard professionals in six states - Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Rhode Island and Washington- are providing personnel in support of civil authority at the direction of their governors in response to COVID-19," the National Guard said in a statement Friday. "At the national level, Guard members are training personnel on COVID-19 response, identifying and preparing National Guard facilities for use as isolation housing, and compiling state medical supply inventories."

The statement noted that the National Guard's "first priority is to protect our people while saving lives."

"National Guard personnel will provide assistance to the states that include logistical support, disinfection/cleaning, activate/conduct transportation of medical personnel, call center support, and meal delivery," the statement read.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-brief-press-on-latest-regarding-coronavirus-crisis


(Why Fox News - Well it is the only place Trumps talks with)

[Newest Reality]

1. Shudder.

Trump + declaring an emergency = just as frightening as the virus itself.

I realize that it is important and we need the declaration in order to provide what is needed, so don't think I am against it in essence. I just think having the fox in charge while the hen house burns is a bad idea because, well, fried chicken is...rather delicious.

[LiberalArkie]

4. What ever Stafford Act allows I guess

[Bondor]

2. serious question

Does "state of emergency" give the Prez martial law power? If so, he and those around him won't be in any hurry to relinquish it - not if it means an election he might lose and eventual jail time.

Do I misunderstand state of emergency?

[sarisataka]

7. No it doesn't

Martial law is an entirely separate matter from a national emergency declaration

[lpbk2713]

3. No one will be permitted within a one mile perimiter of Mar-a-Loogie

[NCjack]

5. Trump is foaming-at-the-mouth mad. He labels the virus outbreak a DEM hoax,

and then activates NG in 6 states to "protect our people". Mitch, control your creature!

[abqtommy]

6. tRUMP IS our national emergency. Maybe the National Guard can escort him to his luxury cell

at Gitmo...