Summary
President Trump plans to send 500 more National Guard members to Washington, D.C., following an incident where two Guard members were shot near the White House. The National Guard has been in D.C. for crime control since August, with about 2,200 troops currently stationed. The deployment has faced legal challenges and opposition.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to send 500 more National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
- Two National Guard members were shot near the White House.
- The National Guard has been deployed in D.C. to address crime since August.
- There are about 2,200 National Guard members currently in D.C.
- D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb has legally challenged the deployment.
- A court ruling found the deployment unlawful, but the decision is paused for appeal.
- Some polls show that many Americans oppose the National Guard's presence in D.C.
- The FBI is investigating the shooting near the White House.
