Other federal law enforcement personnel have also increased their presence in the capital, drawing protests from residents.

The Pentagon and the Army said last week that troops would not carry guns.

The Pentagon previously said guard members would not carry firearms – it did not offer any reason for the change.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized members of the National Guard who are patrolling Washington, D.C., to begin carrying weapons on duty.

Donald Trump has suggested he could extend the mission and declare a national emergency.

Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.

Other federal law enforcement personnel have also increased their presence in the capital, drawing protests from residents.

National Guard units in DC armed under Trump's directive, potential expansion to Democratic cities, sparking controversy and protests.

More than 2,200 troops were deployed in Washington as of Sunday, a Guard spokesman said.

The military said some troops are now carrying guns as Trump claims there is now ‘no crime’ in the US capital.

Nella capitale degli Stati Uniti ci sono più di 2.200 soldati voluti da Trump, che per ora non stanno combinando molto

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