Trump to more than double National Guard in D.C.

President Donald Trump will reportedly soon double the number of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., as part of his ongoing crackdown on crime and homelessness.

At present, roughly 800 National Guardsmen are stationed in the capital city, with another 200 from Mississippi, 200 from South Carolina, 200 from Ohio, and 300-400 from West Virginia set to join them, The Hill reported.

The deployments come as Trump has requested the support of state National Guard troops for the effort, with Republican-led states quick to answer his call.

"I’ve approved the deployment of approximately 200 Mississippi National Guard Soldiers to Washington, D.C., to support President Trump’s effort to return law and order to our nation’s capital," Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Miss., confirmed on X.

"Crime is out of control there, and it’s clear something must be done to combat it. Americans deserve a safe capital city that we can all be proud of," he added. "I know the brave men and women of our National Guard will do an excellent job enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement."

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.