Hegseth says 500 more National Guard members to be deployed to DC after shooting

The HillWednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:55:15 PM
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Hegseth says 500 more National Guard members to be deployed to DC after shooting
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., following a targeted shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. The incident occurred close to the Farragut West metro station, prompting immediate law enforcement response.
  • This deployment reflects heightened security concerns in the capital, particularly in light of the recent shooting, which has raised alarms about the safety of National Guard personnel and the general public in the vicinity of significant government landmarks.
  • The decision to increase National Guard presence comes amid ongoing debates over the legality and necessity of such deployments in D.C., especially after a federal judge previously ruled against the president's plans to utilize the National Guard for local crime issues, highlighting the complexities of security management in urban settings.
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