West Virginia Sends Troops to Back Trump’s Crime Crackdown in D.C. [WATCH]

The Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce crime and restore order in the nation’s capital received reinforcement over the weekend with the announcement that West Virginia will deploy several hundred National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

🚨 UPDATE: It has just been announced that the number of states sending more National Guard to Washington DC has increased to THREE, to support President Trump’s orders.

West Virginia, Ohio and South Carolina.

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-W.Va., confirmed Saturday that between 300 and 400 members of the West Virginia National Guard will be sent to the District of Columbia at the administration’s request.

The deployment, according to his office, will include specialized training services and equipment to assist local police, federal law enforcement, and the D.C. National Guard.

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“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” Morrisey said in a statement.

“The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America.”

BREAKING🚨: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey will deploy 300 to 400 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration. pic.twitter.com/4hqFRznVIL

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Although specific units have not been identified, the deployment is intended to provide direct support for ongoing federal operations in Washington.

Those operations, launched by the Trump administration earlier this year, focus on cracking down on violent crime and addressing homelessness in the capital.

Maj. Gen. James Seward, the adjutant general of West Virginia, issued a statement outlining the Guard’s readiness to participate in the initiative.

“Members of the West Virginia National Guard stand ready to support our partners in the National Capital Region,” Seward said.

“Our unique capabilities and preparedness make the Guard an invaluable partner in this important undertaking.”

The additional support from West Virginia comes at a time when federal agents have already been dispatched to several neighborhoods in Washington.

Their presence has sparked a mixed reaction, with some residents and leaders praising the administration’s actions while others, particularly Democratic officials, have voiced opposition to the scope of the operations.

City leaders in Washington, who operate under federal oversight, are required to cooperate with the administration’s directives under laws governing the District.

At the same time, officials in the heavily Democratic city have expressed concern over the federal presence and the extent of control exerted by the administration.

The White House initiative in Washington follows months of heightened concern over violent crime rates in the city, which has ranked among the nation’s most dangerous in recent years.

The new deployment underscores the administration’s determination to implement a sustained effort in the capital.

According to federal officials, the strategy involves coordination among local police, federal law enforcement agencies, and Guard troops from multiple states to stabilize neighborhoods and address public safety concerns.

The Washington deployment comes as part of a broader emphasis on public safety under President Trump’s leadership, which has included calls for stricter enforcement policies in major cities across the country.

Administration officials have suggested that the model being applied in Washington could serve as a precedent for future operations in cities such as Baltimore, Detroit, and Los Angeles.

With West Virginia’s troops expected to arrive soon, the administration’s crime and safety push in Washington will expand further, combining federal and state resources in what officials describe as a critical step to restoring stability in the capital.