By RFD Radio/WFMB
SPRINGFIELD – President Donald Trump has indicated he’ll send National Guard troops to secure the nation’s southern border.
Some governors are balking at the request, others are enthusiastic. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said there’s a precedent for such requests.
“I have not spent any time thinking about it, but frankly the president is the commander-in-chief of our military,” Rauner said. “President Obama sent troops, National Guard, to the border. President (George W.) Bush sent National Guard troops to the border.
“Illinois has not been requested to send troops. If we are requested, I believe we will honor that request.”
The Illinois Senate is urging Rauner to reject a presidential call to send National Guard troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexican border. The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 33-22 to urge Rauner not to comply if the president makes a request.