NPR
Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ordered the early withdrawal of National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. The decision comes as other Democratic governors face increased pressure regarding their troop deployments to the capital during President Trump's ongoing National Guard activation there. Michigan's governor has faced similar pressure over her state's troop presence in the city.
