US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, DC | Donald Trump News

National Guard troops in Washington, DC, have begun carrying firearms at the direction of President Trump, who falsely claimed there is “NO CRIME AND NO MURDER IN DC!” While Trump suggested sending troops to Baltimore, local data shows a decrease in gun violence and homicides. Protests have erupted in response to the military presence, amidst concerns over crime rates in the capital.

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