Military Prepares for Potential Troop Deployment Amid President’s Promises to Evict Homeless and Fight Crime in the Capital

The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump will deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to aid federal efforts in combating crime.

The possible deployment is intended to support federal law enforcement efforts to address crime in the nation’s capital. While a final decision had not been made as of Sunday evening, details are expected at a news conference scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday.

The potential deployment comes as the Trump administration has already directed federal agencies to temporarily patrol the city’s streets and tourist sites. Unlike in states where governors have authority over the National Guard

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