🚨 JUST IN: National Guard soldiers in DC are preparing to carry WEAPONS, per WSJ
I REALLY hope this is true.
The National Guard NEEDS to be armed in a vioIent city like Washington. No way to restore law and order otherwise! pic.twitter.com/B1MThCsRCY
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 16, 2025
Friday night briefing. National Guard troops in DC told to expect weapons orders “soon.” No formal directive yet, but the shift’s already underway. https://www.newsweek.com/national-guard-dc-carrying-weapons-report-2114531
Army confirms: “Guard members may be armed consistent with their mission and training.” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-says-national-guard-members-deployed-to-d-c-may-be-armed/
Trump says DC is “overtaken by roving mobs of wild youth, drugged out maniacs and homeless people.” https://www.kunc.org/npr-news/2025-08-17/national-guard-says-members-patrolling-d-c-may-be-armed