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Trump Deploys 800 National Guard Troops to D.C.
8/16/2025
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- President Trump will deploy 800 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. starting August 12, 2025, to assist local law enforcement.
- Troops will operate in shifts of 100 to 200.
- Trump's federal authority over the National Guard is limited; he cannot enforce state laws.
- Legal challenges may emerge regarding the deployment's legality in other cities.
