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

Why it matters locally: The extended deployment of National Guard personnel in Washington D.C. could impact the availability of Mississippi National Guard units for state-level emergencies or federal missions if those units are among those deployed.

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.