Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, urged Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, to deploy the National Guard to Cleveland, citing rising violence and saying “boots on the ground” are needed to restore public confidence.
The first-term Republican, who represents some of Cleveland’s suburbs, wrote in an opinion piece published by The Washington Times that deploying troops would send a strong signal that state leaders are committed to cracking down on lawlessness.
“Some will argue that bringing in the National Guard is an extreme measure. I would argue that allowing lawlessness to continue unchecked is far more extreme. The safety of our citizens is not negotiable,” Miller wrote.
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