Hegseth Extends DC National Guard Deployment Through February

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Above: National Guard soldiers patrol near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Oct. 16, 2025. Image copyright: Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

The D.C. National Guard deployment has been a tremendous success, with measurable improvements in community safety and crime reduction after 75 days. With Guard members working professionally alongside local police, the mission demonstrates how federal-local cooperation makes the nation’s capital cleaner, safer and more welcoming for all.

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Government-critical narrative

The National Guard’s deployment is a dangerous example of federal overreach that violates constitutional law and undermines D.C.’s right to self-governance. This military occupation threatens both public safety by eroding the bonds of community trust and hurts the local economy by driving away prospective tourists and potential business.

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