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The Pentagon authorized the D.C. National Guard to carry weapons during their deployment in Washington, D.C., following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s formal approval, allowing troops to be armed in a move linked to President Trump's efforts to involve the military in a federal crackdown on crime amid political tensions.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine defended sending 150 Ohio National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in response to a request from the Trump administration, emphasizing his policy of responding to such requests regardless of political affiliation and ensuring the troops' limited, non-law enforcement roles. He declined to express personal opinions on Trump's efforts to militarize D.C. police, highlighting the deployment's alignment with past Guard responses to protests and emergencies.
The West Virginia National Guard is deploying 300-400 troops to Washington, D.C., to support President Trump's efforts to expand federal control over the city, including law enforcement and clearing encampments, amid concerns over local autonomy.