Governor Defends Decision to Bring in Guard, Close Statehouse
January 20, 2021 4:55AM EST
FILE PHOTO – Protestors carry signs outside the Ohio Statehouse Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Governor Mike DeWine defended his decision to secure state buildings and bring in the National Guard, despite a small and peaceful armed protest Sunday at the Statehouse.
The governor in his media briefing says a large contingent of law enforcement always means less violence.
The governor says other governors made similar decisions.
He’s hopeful Inauguration Day will be peaceful as well.
