Defense Secretary Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

Aug 22, 2025, 02:16 PM

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Defense Secretary Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard soldiers and airmen to carry arms in D.C. if their mission requires it. This comes amid a Trump administration crackdown on crime.

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