Washington D.C. saw the arrival of U.S. National Guard troops on Tuesday morning as part of President Donald Trump’s directive to restore order and curb rising crime in the nation’s capital. Soldiers began reporting for duty at the D.C. Armory, dressed in military uniforms, after the Army mobilized around 800 guardsmen on Monday to assist local law enforcement.
According to a White House official, the deployment aims to protect federal assets, provide a safe environment for police to make arrests, and deter violent crime through a strong and visible security presence. The mission will also include crowd management, perimeter control, and communications support, with most troops not expected to carry firearms.
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President Trump stated that the mobilization would remain in effect until he determines that “conditions of law and order have been restored in the District of Columbia.” However, troops have been informed that their deployment could last until September 25.
Standing beside Trump during the announcement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public should expect to see guardsmen “flowing into the streets of Washington in the coming week” and hinted that additional specialized units could be brought in if necessary.
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The president’s directive also empowers Hegseth to coordinate with governors and activate more National Guard personnel as needed to reinforce the mission.
The move marks a significant escalation in federal efforts to address crime in Washington D.C., underscoring growing concerns about public safety in the capital.
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