Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
The Pentagon has confirmed that the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. will continue through 2029 under President Trump's anti-crime initiative. Critics argue that the long-term presence of troops in the capital is an unprecedented normalization of military involvement in domestic policing.
Why it matters
The extended deployment raises significant constitutional and democratic concerns regarding the role of the military in civilian governance.
WASHINGTON – The National Guard will remain deployed in Washington, D.C. through Inauguration Day 2029 as part of President Trump's anti-crime mission in the city, unless the president deems otherwise, the Pentagon confirmed to NPR.
The announcement comes as the number of troops in the city has essentially doubled to nearly 5,000 from more than 20 states in recent weeks, as part of a " summer surge " of law enforcement announced by federal officials in May.
The current cost of the deployment is more than $3 million per day, according to an estimate by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.
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