National Guard Arrives in Washington to Support Law Enforcement

• 800 guardsmen have arrived in Washington to support the police
• The president announced an extraordinary situation with public safety
• Protests against the deployment of the guard are ongoing in the city

The National Guard has begun arriving in Washington to support the local police, which is currently under temporary federal control. On September 12, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a "state of emergency regarding public safety" and issued an order for the deployment of 800 guardsmen in the city.

Protests against this decision are ongoing in Washington. Mayor Muriel Bowser condemned the president's announcement regarding the registration of a crime emergency, stating that she wants to see a decrease in crime in 2023, and statistics indicate a reduction in the rate of homicides to a 30-year minimum.

The city government plans to effectively utilize additional forces to ensure order on the streets.

Tags: USA/Politics/Crime