# DC Residents Split on Safety a Year After National Guard Deployment

One year after President Trump ordered National Guard troops to Washington, DC, residents are debating whether the deployment actually improved public safety. The guard presence was initially sent to address protests and crime concerns. The discussion highlights ongoing tensions between security measures and community concerns in the capital.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/dc-residents-debate-safety-gains-a-year-into-trumps-guard-deployment?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:07:50 +0000