James Comer Says Shooting of National Guard Members in D.C. Shows ‘We Do Need More National Guard Troops in Washington’

Sean James Nov 26th, 2025, 8:06 pm

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) said he fully supports President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy 500 more National Guard members to Washington, D.C., just hours after two troops were shot by an Afghan national who was in the country illegally.

Comer, during an appearance on on Fox News on Wednesday night, said D.C. needs more troops because the Democratic Party’s “anti-police officer rhetoric” drove many local cops out of the city. He was joined by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) for the segment.

“We do need more National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., Jason,” he told guest host Jason Chaffetz . “You know, and Buddy Carter knows how d

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