Archive · 17 Aug 2025
National Guard Troops Deployed to D.C. from Three States
The governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. at the request of the Trump administration.
The administration says the troops will protect federal buildings and reduce crime.
This comes after the Trump administration considered taking control of the city's police department, but a deal was reached to keep the police chief in place.
Although, violent crime is at a 30-year low according to Justice Department data.
Governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio are deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
The deployments are at the request of the Trump administration.
The Trump administration states the troops will protect federal assets and deter crime.
D.C. officials and the Trump administration negotiated a deal to keep the police chief in charge.
Justice Department data indicates a 30-year low in violent crime in D.C.
- Who
- National Guard troops from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio, at the request of the Trump administration.
- What
- Deployment of National Guard troops from multiple states to Washington, D.C.
- When
- Announcements made on Saturday.
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To protect federal assets and deter crime.
D.C. Officials
Trump Administration
Police Department Control
D.C. Officials
D.C. officials negotiated to maintain local police control.
Trump Administration
The Trump administration requested the deployment.
Use of National Guard
D.C. Officials
Mayor Bowser stated the deployment is #UnAmerican.
Trump Administration
The administration says the troops are needed for security.
- Troop Count
- Approximately 650
- Deployment Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Requesting Authority
- Trump administration
- Sending States
- West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio
- Purpose
- Protect federal assets, deter crime
Sources
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