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More than 2,000 National Guard troops authorized to carry weapons for self-defense amid President Trump's initiative to address crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C.
- National Guard troops in Washington D.C. will begin carrying firearms to mitigate crime, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Approximately 2,200 National Guard troops are authorized to carry M-17 pistols and M-4 rifles, as stated by a Joint Task Force-D.C. spokesman.
- Despite being armed, these National Guard troops are not making arrests and will focus on protecting federal assets, according to a White House official.
- The deployment aims to address crime and homelessness in Washington D.C., framed by President Donald Trump as a key initiative.
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More than 2200 National Guard soldiers, who have begun to carry weapons, are deployed in the capital of the United States.
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US President Donald Trump announced new measures to strengthen security in Washington on Monday. On Sunday, National Guard units began carrying weapons in the US capital.
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