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Guard in D.C. Through Trump's Term | US News
The National Guard’s Washington D.C. deployment, set to last until January 20, 2029 — the end of President Trump’s term — is sparking fierce debate. While the Pentagon says the mission will continue unless the President orders it stopped, critics question its necessity and cost, which exceeds a million dollars daily. Though officials credit the Guard with slashing crime — citing thousands of arrests and seized guns — local leaders argue crime was already falling before the troops arrived. Guard members have also been involved in snow removal, beautification, and medical calls, but their role…
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