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Why Is the National Guard in D.C., and What Are Troops Allowed to Do?
President Trump deployed about 800 National Guard troops to aid local police amid rising street crime, with forces authorized to temporarily detain suspects if necessary, officials said.
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The Washington PostWhy is the National Guard in D.C., and what are troops allowed to do?
Here’s what to know about the deployment.
Hegseth says DC National Guard will not be involved in law enforcement functions but he’ll ‘have their back’ if they need to ‘temporarily detain’ criminals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday detailed when Washington, DC, residents can expect to see National Guard troops patrolling the nation’s capital and what they’ll be allowed to do to combat crime in the city.
What you need to knowThe National Guard troops would be deployed this Tuesday in Washington, D.C., according to a White House official.This after President Donald Trump announced that he will take control of the D.C. police as part of an effort to combat crime.This Tuesday, the July inflation report will be released, which could reflect an increase in Consumer Prices, a possible indication that Trump's tariffs are increasingly affecting consumer…
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