NG going to be mobilized to pick fruit?

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

No, the National Guard has not been officially mobilized to pick fruit. The idea appears to stem from a satirical post shared by Duffel Blog, a well-known military humor site. The post jokingly described a “historic partnership” between the citrus industry and “underpaid weekend warriors,” which was later clarified in the comments as parody.
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National Guard mobilized to pick fruit - by Red Friday​

2 days ago · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has mobilized the Florida National Guard to pick fruit, sources confirmed today. “We grew dependent on hard working …

Do not give that silly bastard of a governor such an idea.

In reality, National Guard mobilizations are typically for:

• Disaster relief (e.g., hurricanes, wildfires)
• Border and immigration support
• Civil unrest or public safety
• Military deployments overseas

There’s no credible evidence or official report indicating that troops have been deployed for agricultural labor like fruit picking. If you're tracking unusual uses of military personnel or want to explore historical examples of labor mobilization, I can dig into that too.

 

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