Nearly 2,000 National Guard troops have now been deployed to join President Donald Trump's crackdown on Washington, DC.

Defense Secretary Hegseth has signed an order allowing Guard troops in D.C. to be armed. The authority is expected to be acted upon in coming days.

There are nearly 2,000 National Guard members in the District. They’ve been deployed to areas including the National Mall, Nationals Park and Metro stations.

Mayor Brandon Johnson calls President Trump threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago illegal, “uncoordinated, uncalled for, and unsound,” while Gov. JB Pritzker says it would be

Hundreds of National Guard troops have been deployed to the capital, which the Trump administration says is being done in an effort to combat crime.

In President Trump’s second term, many of his most high-profile initiatives have doubled as opportunities to test the loyalty of Republican leaders.

Trump has already deployed 800 National Guard troops in Washington DC, declaring a public safety emergency. He is setting his sights now on Chicago.

During remarks in the Oval Office, President Trump told reporters he may declare a national emergency in order to keep the National Guard in Washington, D.C. He added that he does not believe believe he will have to take that step after the 30-day deadline.

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