The Atlantic·4 min read·medium
What’s Behind the Latest National Guard Surge in D.C.
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Will Gottsegen
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The number of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. has increased to over 5,000 as part of a federal initiative to address urban issues. Critics argue the deployment is a political symbol rather than a response to actual crime trends, which were at historic lows when the mission began.
The number of National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., has jumped in recent weeks.
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