Trump Mulls D.C. National Guard Deployment

President Donald Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., with most forces likely drawn from the DC National Guard, in response to recent violent incidents and what he describes as rising crime and homelessness. An announcement could come as soon as Monday, but a final decision has not been made. Trump has publicly vowed to relocate homeless populations 'far from the Capital' and to increase law enforcement efforts, though the White House has not clarified the legal basis for such actions. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledged Trump’s authority but questioned the deployment's efficiency, citing a decline in violent crime since 2023. Federal agencies have already increased patrols in the capital ahead of a planned Trump press conference. The roles of the National Guard could include protecting federal personnel and supporting local law enforcement with administrative duties.