MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
WHY THIS MATTERS
Minnesota National Guard members are currently deployed in Washington, DC as part of a federal operation that DC’s local government never requested and cannot control. Unlike every other jurisdiction in the country, DC has no governor. The president has authority over DC’s National Guard, not DC’s local elected officials. DC’s 700,000 residents have no legal right to stop this deployment.
This is why DC statehood matters. Share these posts to demand Minnesota’s guard members come home.
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SAMPLE POSTS
Twitter/X/Bluesky — Option 1:
Minnesota National Guard members are in DC right now, as part of a deployment DC’s local government never asked for and has no authority to stop.
DC has no governor. No local elected official can end this.
Minnesotans, speak up. #DCStatehood #LetDCVote #NationalGuardOutOfDCNow
Twitter/X/Bluesky — Option 2:
Kentucky recalled its National Guard member from DC after they were diverted to the federal task force without the governor’s consent.
Minnesota should do the same.
DC’s 700,000 residents deserve better. #DCStatehood #LetDCVote
Facebook/Instagram — Option 1:
Right now, Minnesota National Guard members are deployed in Washington, DC as part of a federal operation that DC’s local government never requested and cannot control.
Unlike every other jurisdiction in the country, DC has no governor with authority over its National Guard. The president controls deployment decisions. DC residents have no legal right to stop this.
Reports from DC include National Guard members filmed with the DC flag spread on the floor, armed personnel stationed near ballot drop boxes, and a DC resident detained outside her own home.
Minnesotans, we are asking you to speak up. Share this post and demand that Minnesota’s guard members come home. DC’s 700,000 residents deserve home rule and statehood now.
#DCStatehood #LetDCVote #NationalGuardOutOfDCNow
Facebook/Instagram — Option 2:
Did you know DC has no governor?
That means when the federal government deploys National Guard members into DC communities, DC’s local elected officials have no authority to stop it. No recourse. No legal right to say no.
Minnesota sent National Guard members to DC. We’re asking Minnesotans to demand they come home.
#DCStatehood #LetDCVote
TAGS TO USE
@GovTimWalz
@SenAmyKlobuchar
@SenTinaSmith
Hashtags:
#DCStatehood #LetDCVote #NoTaxationWithoutRepresentation #NationalGuardOutOfDCNow