Ohio National Guardsman Recalled For White Supremacy Propaganda

COLUMBUS, OH — An Ohio National Guardsman has been recalled after he shared white supremacist ideology on the Internet, prior to being deployed to Washington, D.C., according to officials. The FBI is investigating the guardsman.

"While I fully support everyone's right to free speech, Guardsmen and women are sworn to protect all of us, regardless of race, ethnic background, or religion," Gov. Mike DeWine said about the issue on Friday.

The Guardsman has been suspended from all missions. The Ohio National Guard and the Ohio Department of Public Safety are working with the FBI during its investigation, DeWine confirmed.

The governor said the Guardsman will likely be permanently removed from the Ohio National Guard following an investigation and due process.

Major General John Harris of the Ohio National Guard has been instructed to work with Ohio Public Safety Director Tom Stickrath to set up a procedure to prevent future occurrences "like this" in the future, DeWine said.

"Our Ohio National Guard members are in a position of trust and authority during times of crisis, and anyone who displays malice toward specific groups of Americans has no place in the Ohio National Guard," the governor said.