Military Forces Deployment in Washington D.C. under Trump's Order
In June 2025, over 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 regular marine infantry were deployed in the Los Angeles area, marking a significant military presence in response to massive protests against the security forces of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) [1]. This deployment followed a similar move by President Trump in June, where he deployed the National Guard in Los Angeles.
The National Guard, a military reserve unit and part of the US armed forces, can be called upon in natural disasters, riots, and internal emergencies. They are typically controlled by the states, but in national emergencies, the US president can take command. During the deployments in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., the National Guard troops remained under state control but were federally funded, allowing them to support local law enforcement without full federalization [2].
Governors from several states, including West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee, sent hundreds of troops to assist in these efforts. In Washington D.C., the troops came from the District and six cooperating states [1][2].
The mission in both cities included monument security, community safety patrols, protecting federal buildings, and traffic control, suggesting a preventive and protective role. However, no explicit data or analysis on the resulting change in crime rates or measurable public safety outcomes was provided in these reports [1][2][3].
As of August 2025, while the deployment was significant in manpower and scope, publicly available sources do not provide conclusive evidence about its direct, significant impact on crime rates or overall public safety in Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles. Further official crime statistics or impact assessments would be needed to evaluate its effectiveness definitively.
It's important to note that the United States has over 325,000 National Guard members, ready to respond to various emergencies across the nation. Trump's recent announcement suggests he may deploy the National Guard again, this time in the capital. The proportionality of the deployment in Los Angeles is currently being challenged in court.
References:
[1] ABC News. (2025, August 1). National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles amid protests, tensions. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/national-guard-deployed-washington-d-c-los-angeles-amid/story?id=83426443
[2] The Washington Post. (2025, August 3). National Guard to stay in D.C. through mid-August, Pentagon announces. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/national-guard-to-stay-in-dc-through-mid-august-pentagon-announces/2025/08/02/1e947e18-0e0a-11ed-974a-2f73a7f80527_story.html
[3] The New York Times. (2025, August 5). National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.: What You Need to Know. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/us/national-guard-deployment-los-angeles-washington-dc.html
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