Gov. Abbott orders National Guard to Austin ahead of "antifa-linked" protest

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5. Austin mayor responds to Greg Abbott's troop deployment to Austin for No Kings protest

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is pushing back on Gov. Greg Abbott's deployment of the Texas National Guard and state troops to the city in what he calls a move of militarization—confirming troops will not be in the streets unless needed.

Watson said that the troops would be "ready to assist" in managing the planned No Kings protest over the weekend. However, he noted that the Texas National Guard will only take action if "there is a determination that there is an emergency need."

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“Much of what we see out of Washington is to create fear and chaos. Unfortunately, our state engages in this, too," Watson wrote. "We should not play into these politics."

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Ooohhh I heard that bitch slap all the way from Austin.

This is how ya do it!