Governor Activates Missouri National Guard Ahead Of Planned Protests

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 30, 2025, 8:51 PM

governor activates missouri national guard ahead of planned protests

Jefferson City — Today, in response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25, activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances... "We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state," Governor Kehoe said. "While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens... This week, the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri National Guard established a Unified Command to monitor situations on the ground and prepare to assist local law enforcement. Executive Order 25-25 declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to civil unrest and calls on the Adjutant General, or his designee, to call and order into active... It is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of the National Guard, to take action and employ...

Missouri has joined Texas in preemptively activating the state's National Guard ahead of the "No Kings" protests planned at about 2,000 sites across the nation on June 14 against President Donald Trump. Both Republican-led states followed Trump's lead after he tapped the California National Guard to respond to protests in Los Angeles. "While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens... Mike Kehoe wrote on social media June 12 in announcing his executive order activating the Missouri National Guard. Kehoe's order declares a state of emergency in Missouri "due to civil unrest." The move is another sign of the increasingly militarized response to unrest surrounding Trump's policies.

Responding to demonstrations against ICE raids, the president deployed the California National Guard in Los Angeles over Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's objections, and also sent U.S. Marines. Approximately 30 "No Kings" protests are planned in Missouri, and almost 2,000 are planned across the country, this weekend against Trump administration policies. The “No Kings Day of Defiance” was organized nationwide at the same time a military parade will mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C.

The date also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. In response to the planned rallies in Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Thursday that he had activated the Missouri National Guard in preparation for the protests. The Guard will be mobilized only if “assistance is needed to support local law enforcement,” according to a news release from the governor’s office. The rallies across the country are intended to “honor civil liberties for all” and protest deportation, U.S. actions in Gaza and recent funding cuts to government departments such as USAID, said Jeff Stack, coordinator of the Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation and an organizer of a demonstration in Columbia.

A number of rallies are planned in Kansas City and St. Louis, with additional demonstrations scheduled in Boonville, Fayette, Marshall, Jefferson City, Warrensburg, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Joplin, Rolla, St. Joseph, Poplar Bluff, West Plains, Kirksville, Maryville, Clinton and several other locations. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe activated the Missouri National Guard as a precaution after recent instances of civil unrest across the country. “We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,” Governor Kehoe said in a news release.

“While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens... Earlier this week, the Missouri Department of Public Safety, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri National Guard established a Unified Command to monitor things and prepare to help local law enforcement. “Executive Order 25-25 declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to civil unrest and calls on the Adjutant General, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into... “It is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of the National Guard, to take such action and... Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests planned across the state.

Kehoe signed an executive order on Thursday, declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the Guard to support local law enforcement if necessary. "We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state," Governor Kehoe said. "While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens... The executive order comes two days following hundreds of Kansas Citians marching downtown in protest of ICE. There were protests in St. Louis as well.

This weekend, a large crowd is expected at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order on Thursday, activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend. “We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state," Kehoe said in the release. "While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens... Kehoe signed the order ahead of the “No Kings” protests that are occurring around the nation on Saturday in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade.

One of the gatherings will occur from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Columbia at the Boone County Courthouse. Other gatherings are planned in Jefferson City and Boonville. Additionally, protests have occurred around the country this week in response to ICE operations, with the most attention occurring in Los Angeles. Protests against ICE have also been reported in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.

Kehoe’s order specifically mentions “the rule of law must be maintained in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected communities.” "Executive Order 25-25 declares that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri due to civil unrest and calls on the Adjutant General, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into... ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced Thursday that he signed an executive order to activate the Missouri National Guard in response to planned protests about immigration enforcement. There were protests in St.

Louis Wednesday afternoon and evening regarding President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. There have been no reported injuries, arrests, or property damage from those protests. A press release from Kehoe’s office said the decision to activate the Missouri National Guard was in reaction to “recent instances of civil unrest across the country.” Protests in downtown Los Angeles have spanned... Trump sent 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines there to assist with the law enforcement response. Protestors met Wednesday in St. Louis at the Tamm Avenue overpass over I-64 and also near downtown.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department monitored those protesting. Protests have been planned across the U.S. for Saturday. A parade will be held in Washington, D.C., that day in honor of the Army’s 250th birthday. Trump’s birthday is also Saturday.

Governor Activates Missouri National Guard Ahead Of Planned Protests

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