National Guard Bolsters DC Presence as Trump Seeks Permanent Federal Police Control
National Guard Bolsters DC Presence as Trump Seeks Permanent Federal Police Control Washington D.C. is witnessing a significant increase in National Guard presence, with soldiers from the 273rd Military Police Company conducting patrol operations, primarily around the National Mall and federal monuments. This deployment, which began ramping up overnight Wednesday into Thursday, August 14, 2025, follows President Donald Trump’s declaration of a public safety emergency earlier this week. Amidst the ongoing deployment, President Trump announced his intent to seek ‘long-term’…