NYT
Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Washington Expands Ahead of Holiday
Friday, July 3, 2026
Nearly 5,000 National Guard troops are stationed in Washington, D.C., according to the deployment. The number represents an increase from the initial deployment level. Guard members have been assigned tasks including graffiti removal and trash collection.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/us/trump-national-guard-washington.html
