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Hundreds of National Guard troops are being prepared for deployment in the nation’s capital.
According to sources who spoke to Reuters, the National Guard is in the process of readying troops; although a final decision from the President about the deployment has not yet been made.
The sources who spoke to Reuters said it is unclear exactly what the troops will do.
It’s possible the troops will be used to aid local and federal law enforcement as they attempt to fight rampant crime, including a spate of murders and carjackings.
A recent brutal assault against a former White House staffer and DOGE member highlighted the dangers for workers in the District.
Around 450 federal agents from the FBI, DEA, Marshals Service and the Park Police have now been mobilized to support local police.
Over the weekend, President Trump told homeless people to leave Washington, but said criminals can stay because “we’re going to put you in jail where you belong.”
On Sunday, the President announced a news conference to be held today about the problem of crime in Washington DC.
“We’re having a News Conference tomorrow in the White House,” he wrote on Truth Social.
“I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before. The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital.”
“The Criminals, you don’t have to move out,” Trump continued.
“We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast, just like the Border. We went from millions pouring in, to ZERO in the last few months. This will be easier — Be prepared! There will be no ‘MR. NICE GUY.’ We want our Capital BACK. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
In June, President Trump commandeered the California National Guard to re-establish law and order in Los Angeles, after rioters began attacking federal agents undertaking immigration raids in the city.
