Trump’s DC Troop Deployment Sparks Controversy Amidst National Guard Shooting
The National Guard, with units in all US states and territories, serves diverse roles including disaster response, border security, and overseas deployments. While reporting to the Department of Defense, their support is typically requested at the state level, though they can be federalized under presidential authority. Notably, Guard members do not have law enforcement powers. Recently, the National Guard was deployed in Washington D.C., as part of an initiative.
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