Pentagon announces that National Guard troops in DC will be armed shortly.
The Pentagon announced on Friday that the National Guard in Washington, D.C., will soon be armed with service-issued weapons while assisting law enforcement in the city. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has signed an order to formalize this decision, which the White House hinted at over the weekend. “Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, […]
Hegseth allows the National Guard to carry weapons in D.C.
National Guard in Washington, D.C. Authorized to Carry Weapons Sources indicate that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has approved an order allowing National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. to be armed when deemed necessary. “At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, JTF-DC members, who are tasked with reducing crime in our nation’s capital, will […]
Trump visits Anacostia Operations Facility, expresses gratitude to D.C. police and National Guard: ‘We will make D.C. great again’
Trump Visits U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility President Donald Trump visited the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, engaging with over 300 federal and local law enforcement officials, including members of the National Guard. He expressed appreciation for their efforts in tackling crime and introduced a new “glorification” project […]
Trump Hosts Dinner for Police and National Guard; Expresses Gratitude for D.C. Crime Cleanup
Trump Thanks Law Enforcement with Pizza and Burgers On Thursday, President Donald Trump provided pizza and burgers to law enforcement and National Guard members, expressing gratitude for their efforts in tackling crime in Washington, D.C. According to updates from the White House Presspool, Attorney General Pam Bondy and Interior Secretary Doug Burgham met with various […]
Trump to personally monitor D.C. streets with police and National Guard during crime-fighting initiatives and public protests
Trump to Join Law Enforcement Patrols in D.C. President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to directly engage in law enforcement and National Guard patrols in Washington, D.C., aiming to intensify efforts against rising crime in the area. This announcement was made during a radio interview on Thursday, although it wasn’t part of his official […]
Trump to monitor alongside police and National Guard in Washington
Trump to Patrol with Police and National Guard Amid Crime Crackdown President Donald Trump is set to join metropolitan police and the National Guard on Thursday. This action follows ongoing efforts to integrate police departments and send troops to address crime in Washington, D.C. In a recent radio interview, Trump stated, “I’m going out with […]
California AG calls Trump’s National Guard deployment threat an ‘absolute’ breach of the law
California Attorney General Criticizes Trump’s National Guard Plans California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed strong disapproval of President Trump’s proposal to use National Guard troops to tackle crime in the state. Bonta described the plan as “an absolute, complete, transparent, blatant, brave violation of the law.” He referenced the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits […]
National Guard vehicle collides with car on Capitol Hill Wednesday
A military vehicle from the DC National Guard was involved in a collision with a civilian vehicle in the Capitol Hill area of Washington early Wednesday morning. This incident occurred against the backdrop of President Trump’s initiative to address rising crime in the capital. In an announcement made on August 11, the president shared plans […]
Vance and Hegseth visit D.C. National Guard and serve Shake Shack to express gratitude to troops for their crime-fighting work
Visit to National Guard in Washington D.C. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses visited National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., expressing their gratitude for the soldiers’ contributions in addressing violent crime in the area. The group, which included White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, […]
JD Vance and Stephen Miller ridicule ‘old, white’ demonstrators during DC National Guard visit after crude insults from a couch
Protests and Security Measures in Washington In Washington, Vice President JD Vance and senior advisor Stephen Miller responded to protests during a visit with National Guard personnel on Wednesday. The guards were stationed as part of President Trump’s initiative to address crime in the area. Vance, Miller, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses shared a […]