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Immediate Release

Statement by Jonathan Hoffman, Chief Pentagon Spokesman, on D.C. Guard Mobilization

Jan. 6, 2021

"The D.C. Guard has been mobilized to provide support to federal law enforcement in the District of Columbia. Acting Secretary Miller has been in contact with Congressional leadership, and Secretary McCarthy has been working with the D.C. government. The law enforcement response will be led by the Department of Justice."

Miller acting defense secretary