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

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 ...

West Virginia sends hundreds of National Guard members to Washington at Trump team’s request

By adding outside troops to join the existing National Guard and federal law enforcement officers temporarily assigned to ...

National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. as West Virginia sends troops at Trump’s request

National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. as West Virginia sends troops at Trump’s request - The West Virginia National Guard ...