The media learned about the arrival of National Guard troops in Washington to fight crime

Troops of the US National Guard are arriving in Washington to begin executing the order of American President Donald Trump to strengthen the fight against crime in the area. This was reported on August 12 by NBC News, citing sources.

"The military personnel who arrived at the headquarters of the National Guard of the District of Columbia east of the U.S. Capitol in military uniforms are part of a mobilized contingent of about 800 soldiers deployed by the army on Monday to assist law enforcement agencies," the publication says.

A source close to the army's issues noted that all forces placed on high alert should be prepared for possible clashes at the end of this week. In addition, they must manage the crowd, monitor the perimeter of the territory entrusted to them and maintain communication with the police.

In addition, the source added that in most cases, military personnel will not carry firearms. According to the military, they will stay in Washington until September 25.

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On August 9, Trump announced that he intends to turn Washington into one of the safest cities in the world. On August 12, the Washington Post learned that the White House, together with the Pentagon, are planning to create rapid response units to quell potential unrest in the United States. The units, as specified, will be deployed in states such as Alabama and Arizona. The area of activity of the special forces will run, as noted, to the east and west of the Mississippi River. At the same time, the plan being studied by the Trump administration implies the rapid transfer of troops from one state to another.

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