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Trump Will Double the National Guard in DC to 5,000 Troops This Summer

Summary by El Tiempo Latino
President Donald Trump confirmed this week that the National Guard will remain in Washington DC indefinitely and that its presence will double to 5,000 troops during the summer, when the capital celebrates the 250th anniversary of the country's independence."We're going to keep them," Trump said during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked directly: "Don't lower the number, if you don't mind." From 2,500 to 5…

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President Donald Trump confirmed this week that the National Guard will remain in Washington DC indefinitely and that its presence will double to 5,000 troops during the summer, when the capital celebrates the 250th anniversary of the country's independence."We're going to keep them," Trump said during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked directly: "Don't lower the number, if you don't mind." From 2,500 to 5…

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El Tiempo Latino broke the news on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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