National Guard troops that President Donald Trump has sent to Washington, D.C. , “may be armed” a White House official told CBS News on Saturday, a departure from a previous statement.

Officials said earlier this week that the troops would not be armed, and that weapons would not be in their vehicles, either. “Weapons are available if needed but will remain in the armory,” the Army said in a press release on Thursday.

On Saturday, the Trump administration changed course, according to reports.

“The National Guard is not making arrests at this time — they may be armed, consistent with their mission and training, to protect federal assets, provide a safe environment for law enforcement officers to make arrests, and deter violent crime with a visible law enforcement presence,” the

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