West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital

WV National Guard to deploy to DC in support of Trump initiative

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced early Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, that more than 300 members of the state's National Guard would be deployed to Washington, D.C. The deployment follows President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration would take over Washington’s police department for at least a month.

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West Virginia National Guard to help restore cleanliness and safety to Washington D.C.

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - The West Virginia National Guard will be supporting President Donald Trump's plans to make Washington D.C. safe and beautiful. Governor Patrick Morrisey will be directing the Guard to help restore cleanliness and safety to the nation's capital. The WVNG will be under the command of West Virginia Adjutant General Major General Jim Seward, according to a press release. Anything that Floats Race brings fun, wacky river …

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West Virginia sending Guard troops to DC

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of West Virginia National Guard members will deploy across 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.