Republican States Bolster President Trump's DC Crackdown with Hundreds of National Guard Troops
The reinforcements build on President Trump's declaration of emergency, federalizing local police and activating 800 D.C. National Guard members to address the city's failure to maintain public order, which hampers federal operations.
Three Republican-led states are deploying over 700 National Guard troops to the nation's capital, reinforcing President Trump's executive order to restore law and order amid rising crime and homelessness.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the dispatch of 300 to 400 troops, stating the state stands proudly with President Trump to "restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital." South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster authorized 200 Guardsmen at the Pentagon's request, ready to recall them if needed for state emergencies. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine committed 150 military police for presence patrols and added security, following a request from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
The reinforcements build on President Trump's declaration of emergency, federalizing local police and activating 800 D.C. National Guard members to address the city's failure to maintain public order, which hampers federal operations.
Troops will patrol landmarks like the National Mall and Union Station, aiding crowd control and law enforcement. This escalation ensures tighter federal control, countering leftist policies that have fueled chaos.
Despite small protests in Dupont Circle decrying the moves as overreach, the administration presses forward. A recent reversal shelved placing the DEA head as emergency commissioner after legal pushback, but Attorney General Pam Bondi mandated Metropolitan Police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser lamented the challenge to limited self-government, but compliance is required under federal law. President Trump's decisive actions prioritize safety and efficiency for all Americans.
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