Sen. Tim Kaine Opposes National Guard Deployment to College Protests
Senator Tim Kaine highlights risks of deploying National Guard to college campuses amid ongoing protests against the Gaza war, citing historical precedents.
- Sen. Tim Kaine described deploying the National Guard to quell college protests as a 'very, very bad idea', evoking memories of the Kent State massacre.
- U.S. senators from both parties express concerns over the suggestion to use National Guard, preferring police or campus security.
- Protests continue on U.S. college campuses against the war in Gaza, with some resulting in arrests of students and faculty.
- Historical context of National Guard deployments during Vietnam War protests cited as a cautionary tale.
- Senators stress the importance of civil dialogue and peaceful protest on college campuses.
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