WASHINGTON —

Members of the Indiana National Guard have arrived on the streets of Washington, D.C., at the request of President Donald Trump.

The National Guard members, who total approximately 300 in all, are expected to help "conduct community safety patrols and manage traffic control posts to reduce crime, minimize property damage and keep the peace," in future months, according to state officials. Advertisement

“In Washington, D.C., our mission is simple," said Indiana National Guard Lt. Col. Derek Sutton on Sunday. "We will help create a safer environment for the people who live, work and visit there. We will support civil authorities and stand as a visible reminder that the National Guard is the bridge between everyday Americans and their military.”

The deployment comes as Trump

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