The Brief President Donald Trump announced the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to combat crime; the first such deployment since early 2021. President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. Summer 2020: Guard Deployed During George Floyd ProtestsIn late May and June 2020, Washington, D.C. saw large protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. In June 2020, the D.C. National Guard activated approximately 1,200–1,300 local troops, coordinating with about 3,900 additional troops from other states. According to officials, up to 1,000 D.C. National Guard members may be activated to assist federal law enforcement in the District.