August 12, 2025
National Guard Troops visit Washington
Some 800 National Guard soldiers to be deployed in Washington started coming to the city on Tuesday.
The National Guard Headquarters saw a stable stream of uniformed soldiers, which supplied supply of ammunition and ready-to-Eat food.
President Donald Trump justified Washington’s deployment by labeling a “lawless city”, very little to support that claim.
A report by the Department of Justice showed that violent crime in Washington was 35% less since 2023.
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US President Donald Trump’s decision to handle the local police to Washington, DC and send it to members of the National Guard will become a reality as some 800 soldiers are deployed in the capital city.
Protests against the move have been taking place since Trump’s move, so there are clashes with security forces.
With the arrival of the National Guard in DC, we will all be updated.
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