Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests

[Yonnie3]

From VPM https://www.vpm.org/news/2025-10-17/youngkin-virginia-national-guard-no-kings-protest-donald-trump

VPM News
Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests
VPM | By Dean Mirshahi
Published October 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM EDT

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has mobilized the Virginia National Guard ahead of Saturday's "No Kings" protests opposing President Donald Trump's policies.

Organizers say more than 2,000 demonstrations are planned across the country for the "No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings" protest. More than 60 will be in the commonwealth, per organizers, including ones in Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Newport News and Northern Virginia.

In an email, VNG spokesperson A.A. "Cotton" Puryear told VPM News, "The Virginia National Guard has not received any formal requests for assistance, but VNG personnel will be on state active duty conducting training."

Youngkin spokesperson Peter Finocchio said the governor's office is coordinating with both protest organizers and law enforcement.

...snip...