OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, released the following statement condemning the Governor for sending Oklahoma National Guard members to Washington DC after saying in August he had no plans to do so.

“It is disingenuous of the Governor to claim he would not send the Oklahoma National Guard to DC and then change his mind months later without reason,” said McCane. “It is unnecessary and only ends up costing Oklahomans. Oklahoma was not directly asked to send troops to DC. This decision by the Governor is solely to appease the Trump Administration and does not serve Oklahomans. We have issues in the State of Oklahoma that could use the help of our troops. There is no specific reason given by the Governor to send our troops to DC now. This is a waste of taxpayer dollars.”

The Governor authorized Oklahoma National Guard members to volunteer for a 90-day trip to the nation’s capital. The decision was announced Monday, December 1, 2025.

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