National Guard in DC could be armed as West Virginia sends troops at Trump’s request to tackle ‘out of control’ crime

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Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. in August 2025. The mission aimed to combat crime and homelessness. Initially unarmed, some troops may now carry weapons. West Virginia is sending additional personnel. The deployment is federally funded. The National Guard will protect federal assets. Violent crime in D.C. had decreased before the deployment.