Over the last several weeks, thousands of National Guard troops poured into the nation’s capital to help protect Joe Biden’s inauguration following the Capitol riot.
26,000 troops, to be exact.
However, 5,000 National Guard troops were sent to a parking garage to rest in between their 12-hour shifts, despite cold winter temperatures.
The U.S. Capitol Police ordered the troops to move their rest area from inside the Capitol to the Thurgood Marshall Judicial Center parking garage, according to Fox News.
The garage reportedly had one restroom with two stalls, and there was also only one power outlet, BizPacReview reports.
One Guardsman said that on the day of the inauguration, several lawmakers stopped to take photos with the troops, shake their hands, and thank them for their service. He added, “Within 24 hours, they had no further use for us and banished us to the corner of a parking garage. We feel incredibly betrayed.”
This decision drew immense backlash from lawmakers, some governors even ordering their troops to return home.
Last night, I ordered our Adjutant General to bring Florida National Guard soldiers home from the National Capital Region.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 22, 2021
I have instructed General Norris to order the return of the Texas National Guard to our state. @TexasGuard
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 22, 2021
Since then, the troops have been allowed back into the Capitol Visitor Center to rest, and President Trump even offered them rooms at the Trump Hotel.
SCOOP: Trump has given permission for the troops to stay at Trump Hotel DC if any of them need, per advisor @OANN
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 22, 2021
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Even after leaving office, President Trump shows his appreciation for those who serve our country.
Patricia Troxell
January 22, 2021 at 5:54 pm
Because he was a President FOR THE PEOPLE and he loves our military people…..Sure going to miss him.
Wyatt Webb
January 22, 2021 at 6:32 pm
Thank you reporting this Mr. Terrell! Love our President. He stands up and fights for the people of this country & our outstanding service men/women. Awesome!
Valerie
January 22, 2021 at 7:54 pm
Welcome to the fake Biden administration. This would never happen on President Trump’s watch!
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deanna schultz
January 22, 2021 at 10:27 pm
Wtg trump and the congressmen who bought pizza and offered his office.. It sickened my heart to see these men being treated like trash. Blm is now figurimg out they too are being thrown away like trash after the election . I will do everything in my power to see these people get thrown out of politics forever.
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January 23, 2021 at 9:58 am
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January 23, 2021 at 10:23 am
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Michelle Gerson
January 23, 2021 at 10:30 am
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January 23, 2021 at 5:31 pm
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January 23, 2021 at 10:01 pm
All I can say is UNBELIEVABLE
Troy
January 23, 2021 at 10:27 pm
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RJ Hood
January 23, 2021 at 10:52 pm
All I know is Biden is a criminal and the election was stolen. I will NOT pay a dime in taxes. I do not recognize this corrupt fascist government and will not be ever, NEVER EVER REST UNTIL ZUCKERBERG AND DORSEY ARE IN PRISON AND THEIR SERVERS ARE ABLAZE. SEEK ONLY JUSTICE PEOPLE DONT GET DISTRACTED EVER AND DO NOT FORGET. SCREW POLICY, GOV’T, SCREW EVERYTHING UNTIL PEOPLE ARE IN PRISON AND TRUMP VINDICATED. WE MUST FICUS ON GETTING EVERY LAST MOTHER F***ER SCUMBAG CRIMINAL THAT STOLE OUR FUTURE AND NOTHING ELSE.
Winifred Kovacik
January 25, 2021 at 1:09 pm
Speaking of Photo Ops – pretty laughable to see Dr. Jill with a lovely basket of chocolate chip cookies
passing them out to National Guard. Wonder how she managed to treat the THOUSANDS there.
Susan Fitz
January 26, 2021 at 9:34 pm
Thank you, Leo, for your incredible support of
our President Trump! We need him back!