Some National Guard troops are now armed in Washington, DC
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National Guard troops deployed in Washington D.C. under Trump's crime reduction initiative have been authorized to carry M17 pistols for personal protection
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Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard, the Guard’s interim commander, said the decision came at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and in coordination with local and federal law enforcement. The Guard stressed that the weapons are for personal protection and that troops operate under strict rules for use of force, including de-escalation techniques. You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.
"This decision is not something taken lightly," Blanchard said. "We are in coordination with our law enforcement partners and all appropriate review processes are in place."
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