Summary
National Guard troops will stay in Washington, D.C. through the end of the year, as directed by a memo from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. The troops were originally set to leave in February but will remain to support President Donald Trump's efforts to maintain order.
Key Facts
- National Guard troops will remain in Washington, D.C. until the end of the year.
- Their deployment was initially scheduled to end in February.
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll signed the memo for the extension.
- The extension is meant to support President Trump's efforts to maintain law and order.
- About 2,400 Guard members are currently on patrol in Washington, D.C.
- Two soldiers from West Virginia were shot in November, with one later dying.
