National Guard members in Washington were allowed to carry weapons.

US National Guard members have been allowed to carry weapons. DW reported this.

Currently, nearly 1900 guardsmen in Washington are protecting the area around the White House, the National Mall, train stations, and metro stations. The Pentagon stated that this measure was taken to reduce crime.

Donald Trump had sent the National Guard to the capital at the beginning of August. He emphasized the high crime rate, but official statistics noted that violent crimes have decreased in recent years.