Pentagon Approves Armed National Guard in D.C. Amid Trump Crackdown
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.