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VP Vance Offers National Guard Amid Detroit Crime Debate

9/18/2025

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Vice President JD Vance visited Michigan to offer National Guard support to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for crime issues in Detroit.
His National Guard comment garnered significant attention during his speech.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reported a 90% reduction in carjackings since 2013, opposing federal intervention.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition oppose National Guard deployments.
A bill seeks to limit military force entry without the governor's consent.

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Vice President JD Vance visited Michigan to offer National Guard support to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for crime issues in Detroit.
His National Guard comment garnered significant attention during his speech.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reported a 90% reduction in carjackings since 2013, opposing federal intervention.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition oppose National Guard deployments.
A bill seeks to limit military force entry without the governor's consent.