Pentagon Extends National Guard Activation in D.C. Through Inauguration Day 2029

The Pentagon announced that the National Guard will remain activated in Washington, D.C. through Inauguration Day on January 20, 2029, as part of an initiative to support local law enforcement. This decision is contingent upon the discretion of President Donald Trump. A Pentagon official stated, "The DoD remains committed to supporting the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and our Federal law enforcement partners until law and order are fully restored in our Nation's Capital." Currently, approximately 5,150 National Guard troops from nine states and territories are deployed in D.C. to assist with events during the summer months. The activation of the D.C. National Guard began in August following an executive order from the president declaring a crime emergency.