Hegseth authorized the National Guard in DC to carry weapons.
This is another escalation that puts DC communities in even more danger.
We should not have armed soldiers patrolling the streets of any U.S. city, let alone our nation’s capital.
We the people demand federal forces out NOW. #FreeDC
Hegseth authorizes Guard troops in DC to carry weapons
Defense Secretary Hegseth has signed an order allowing Guard troops in D.C. to be armed. The authority is expected to be acted upon in coming days.