National Guard members in Washington may begin carrying weapons while patrolling as part of enhanced policing initiatives during the Trump administration. This comes after previous statements indicated they would not be armed or conduct arrests. The focus of their presence is to support civil authorities and enhance community safety. President Trump announced federal control of the Metropolitan Police, deploying federal law enforcement and National Guard members to the capital, despite a decrease in violent crime.
Guard members may be armed consistent with their mission and training. Their presence is focused on supporting civil authorities and ensuring the safety of the community they serve.
President Trump announced that the federal government was assuming control of the Metropolitan Police Department and would deploy hundreds of federal law enforcement officers and National Guard members to the nation's capital.
The Posse Comitatus Act prevents federal armed forces from taking part in civilian law enforcement operations unless they are expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress.
Trump expanded the law enforcement presence in D.C. because he said it had been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged out maniacs and homeless people.
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