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Trump Deploys National Guard Amid White House Renovation Controversy

8/29/2025

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President Trump plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in response to increasing crime rates.
Aides warned that constructing a ballroom at the White House would necessitate demolishing part of the East Wing and disrupt operations.
Despite these concerns, Trump moved forward with the project and awarded contracts to chosen builders.

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Story summary

President Trump plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in response to increasing crime rates.
Aides warned that constructing a ballroom at the White House would necessitate demolishing part of the East Wing and disrupt operations.
Despite these concerns, Trump moved forward with the project and awarded contracts to chosen builders.