Evers authorizes 500 Guard troops to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in Kenosha
Gov. Tony Evers today doubled the number of National Guard members available to help law enforcement rein in violent protests in Kenosha as Republicans slammed him for doing too little and the White House moved to provide additional federal assistance. The moves all came against a backdrop of Wisconsin playing a pivotal role in the upcoming election and violent protests this summer emerging as a key issue in the race. A White House official said the president authorized up to 2,000 National Guard troops from neighboring states to assist. But it will ultimately be up to Wisconsin National Guard Adjutant