President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of approximately 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to assist local law enforcement in addressing crime. The move comes amid heightened concerns over public safety in the nation’s capital, where Trump has repeatedly criticized local officials for failing to control rising crime rates.
The National Guard units, which will be stationed in Washington for an unspecified period, will work alongside local police departments to support community policing efforts and respond to violent incidents. Trump framed the deployment as a necessary step to restore order and ensure the safety of residents and visitors during what he described as an ‘era of lawlessness.’