Trump extends National Guard deployment in D.C. through January 2029
The extension of 4,600 National Guard troops in the capital will cost an estimated $1.4 billion. This decision follows a full year of military presence initiated after Trump declared a crime emergency in the city. Residents and visitors continue to navigate an environment with armed troops on its streets.
Internal reports indicate some service members feel embarrassed to be involved in the long-term domestic operation. While the administration cites public safety, one year of crime data provides a complex picture of the takeover's effectiveness. This marks the longest domestic deployment of the National Guard under the current administration.
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