West Virginia National Guard to help Trump restore safety in nation’s capital

Last updated: August 16, 2025 10:39 pm

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West Virginia is sending National Guard troops to support President Donald Trump’s initiative to restore safety in Washington, D.C.

The West Virginia National Guard will deploy roughly 300 to 400 troops to the nation’s capital at the request of the Trump administration, WVNews reported Saturday.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has directed his state’s National Guard to support President Donald Trump’s initiative to restore safety in Washington, D.C. facebook/WVGovernor

Airmen with the West Virginia National Guard. Getty Images

“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. “The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America.”

Members of the National Guard patrol in and around Union Station, which is a major transportation hub several blocks from the U.S. Capitol. Kyle Mazza/UNF News/CNP/INSTARimages

The troops will be led by West Virginia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, and the operation will be fully funded by the feds.

Other National Guard troops began deploying to the streets of Washington, D.C., Tuesday, one day after Trump signed an executive order aimed at addressing crime concerns in the nation’s capital.