Trump’s order to bring National Guard to DC part of pattern that could continue

Published August 12, 2025 2:02pm ET



President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy approximately 800 National Guard troops to help quell violence in Washington is the second time this summer he has decided to activate the guard with little local support.

Between 100 and 200 National Guard members will be helping local law enforcement at a given time, an Army spokesperson said, noting that their “duties will include an array of tasks from administrative, logistics, and physical presence in support of law enforcement.”

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