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National Guard in D.C. Until 2029 | Charleston News
The National Guard is staying in D.C. until January 2029—or until the President calls it off—part of a massive, multi-state deployment dubbed the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission, launched after a presidential crime emergency declaration. Over 5,100 troops are currently on the ground, helping local and federal agencies, even aiding summer events. While the Pentagon insists they’re there to restore order and support law enforcement, some D.C. council members argue crime is already declining, questioning the scale of the operation. With no firm end date and the mission tied to last year’s…
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