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National Guard in DC May End Up Carrying Weapons—Report

President Donald Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops to the nation's capital as part of a crime crackdown in the city.

National Guard in DC could be armed as West Virginia sends troops at Trump’s request to tackle ‘out of control’ crime

Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. in August 2025. The mission aimed to combat crime and homelessness. Initially unarmed, some troops may now carry weapons. West Virginia ...

National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. as 400 additional troops brought in at Trump’s request

National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. as 400 additional troops brought in at Trump’s request - The West Virginia National Guard will send up to 400 ‘skilled personnel’ to Washington, D.C. – as repor ...