He announced this on his Twitter page.

“I decided to respond to the request of our local leaders for help from the Minnesota National Guard to protect peaceful demonstrators, neighbors, and small businesses in the state,” he wrote.

In the American city of Minneapolis, which is located in Minnesota, protests have been held for two days in connection with the death of African American George Floyd after being detained by police officers. Peaceful demonstrations escalate into riots and clashes with law enforcement officials. 

More on the topic - in the material RT.