Washington, D.C.’s ‘shadow senator’ calls on Gretchen Whitmer to remove National Guard troops

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office gave no indication Thursday that it was planning to bring home its National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. for the America250 celebration of the nation’s milestone anniversary event – and at least one elected official is calling on the governor to do so promptly.

The latest call for Whitmer to recall Michigan’s deployment of troops to the nation’s capital came from Ankit Jain, a shadow senator representing the District …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us