Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in Washington D.C. until 2029
The Pentagon is planning to maintain the National Guard's federal mission in Washington D.C. until January 20, 2029, through the rest of President Trump's second term, according to U.S. officials. The plan is in final stages awaiting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval. Currently 2,865 National Guard troops are deployed in D.C. from Republican-led states as part of the 'Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful' mission launched in August.
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“Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in DC into 2029”
“Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in DC into 2029, 2 US officials say”
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Trump has repeatedly characterized the Guard's mission in D.C. as an enormous success.
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