President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.

In early 2021, National Guard troops stationed in D.C. slept on the Capitol’s marble floors between shifts due to limited infrastructure. Troops were later moved to a nearby parking garage for rest, prompting criticism;

Trump’s order comes after he federalized California National Guard troops and sent hundreds of active-duty Marines to Los Angeles in June.