WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said Monday that 800 National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington, D.C., to support local and federal law enforcement.
"The Metropolitan Police Department and the federal authorities will be supported in the effort, a really big effort, the 800 D.C. National Guardsmen that we'll put on. And much more, if necessary, much more," Trump said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added that the National Guard units are expected to arrive in the capital within the coming week.