National Guard Deployment in Washington D.C. Extended to 2029

Why it matters locally: Minnesota National Guard units, like those from other states, could potentially be affected by this extended deployment if called upon for service in Washington D.C., impacting personnel and state resources.

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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump's directive deploying National Guard personnel to Washington, D.C., has been extended. The new authorization schedules the end of this deployment for Inauguration Day in 2029. Initially ordered by President Trump, the presence of National Guard units in the nation's capital has continued through a series of extensions. This latest action establishes a timeline for their operations over the coming years.