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West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital

The West Virginia National Guard will deploy 300-400 troops with equipment and training to support federal efforts addressing crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C.

  • On August 16, 2025, West Virginia’s Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that between 300 and 400 members of the state’s National Guard would be sent to Washington, D.C., supporting federal efforts requested by the Trump administration.
  • This deployment marks an intensification of President Donald Trump’s efforts to establish federal authority over policing in Washington, DC, responding to perceived crises in crime and homelessness despite resistance from local leaders.
  • The National Guard will provide mission-essential equipment, specialized training, and maintain a visible presence to protect federal assets and deter crime during federal sweeps and patrols in the city.
  • The deployment marks the first use of National Guard troops from outside DC, drawing criticism from Mayor Muriel Bowser who called it an "authoritarian push" and sparking debate on federal control over local policing.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's Administration calls for reinforcements to West Virginia, which will send more than 300 troops from its National Guard to Washington, D.C., in support of the 800 soldiers patrolling the capital as part of the Republican's campaign against crime.

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