Pentagon Approves Armed National Guard in D.C. Amid Trump Crackdown
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The Pentagon announced that National Guard troops patrolling Washington D.C. will now be armed, marking an escalation in federal intervention in the city amid ongoing law enforcement efforts ordered by President Trump. The move comes as nearly 2,000 troops are stationed in D.C., with some previously unarmed, and follows Trump's claims of rising crime, despite data indicating a decline. The change in policy raises questions about the role of the Guard in law enforcement and the broader federal presence in the city.
- National Guard on D.C. streets will soon be armed, Pentagon says CBS News
- Trump targets Chicago and New York as Hegseth orders weapons for DC troops The Guardian
- National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump’s crackdown will start carrying guns AP News
- Hegseth Authorizes Troops in D.C. to Carry Weapons The New York Times
- As Trump tightens grip on D.C., officers say their chief is absent The Washington Post
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