Soldiers of the US National Guard stand while they block a street in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2025, as the US capital prepares for the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops to Washington DC, in a decisive move to tackle down the rising tide of crime in the capital city.
According to one defense official and two U.S. officials who spoke on Sunday night, Trump may announce as early as Monday that up to 1,000 National Guard troops will be deployed to the nation’s capital.
While the exact number of troops has not yet been finalized, officials say most would likely be drawn from the D.C. National Guard. The plan remains under review, and no formal orders have been signed.
A White House official, speaking to NBC News, reiterated that the administration would not “get ahead of the President” on any formal announcement. However, the official emphasized that Trump has been crystal clear: “All options are on the table when it comes to making D.C. safe again.”
The potential deployment comes just one day after