Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
Summary
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. has grown to about 5,000 troops during the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Some Democratic-led states, like Michigan and Minnesota, sent troops but face criticism from local groups who say the troops are being used beyond event security, linked to a longer deployment started by President Trump due to crime concerns.Key Facts
- National Guard troops from Democratic-led states joined the Washington, D.C. deployment for the 250th anniversary events.
- The deployment has increased recent troop numbers from about 2,300–2,600 to around 5,000.
- The Guard has been in Washington since August 2025, following an emergency order by President Trump citing high crime.
- Troops have helped with arrests, medical emergencies, curfew enforcement, and city maintenance tasks like snow removal.
- Some local groups and think tanks asked Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer to remove her state’s Guard forces.
- The groups argue that President Trump’s use of the Guard is unusual and open-ended, raising concerns about misuse.
- Michigan and Minnesota have joined other Democratic-led states in a lawsuit challenging the ongoing Guard deployment.
- Minnesota Guard troops sent for the celebration are expected to leave early amid the criticism.
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