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National Guard Troops in D.C. to Carry Weapons

8/16/2025

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National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will start carrying weapons to support President Trump's crime crackdown.
The Wall Street Journal reported this change, citing informed sources.
Initially, Defense Department officials indicated that the 800 deployed soldiers would remain unarmed.
As of late Friday, troops patrolling the National Mall were still unarmed.

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Story summary

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will start carrying weapons to support President Trump's crime crackdown.
The Wall Street Journal reported this change, citing informed sources.
Initially, Defense Department officials indicated that the 800 deployed soldiers would remain unarmed.
As of late Friday, troops patrolling the National Mall were still unarmed.