In a significant shift, National Guard troops deployed in Washington D.C. will begin carrying firearms to support President Trump's crime mitigation efforts. Despite being armed, they will focus on protecting federal assets rather than making arrests.
In a bold move, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has dispatched 300-400 National Guard troops to Washington D.C. at Trump's request to combat rising crime and homelessness. This deployment raises questions about federal authority and local governance.
