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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West Virginia Answers Trump’s Call for D.C. National Guard Support
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is deploying 300 to 400 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a statement released Saturday. Newsweek reached out the White House via email on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters This deployment is part of Trump’s broader initiative to address what he has characterized as a crime and homelessness emergency in Washington, D.C. The…
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.
West Virginia sending hundreds of National Guard troops to DC at Trump team's request
Members of the West Virginia National Guard will be deployed the streets of the nation’s capital as part of the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness.
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