DECEMBER 3, 2025 – Currently, more than 2,200 National Guardsmen from across the country are serving as part of Joint Task Force D.C., with an additional 500 on the way, said Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, who held a press briefing yesterday.
On Nov. 26, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said President Donald J. Trump requested that he order the additional guardsmen to Washington.
“Each one of them will continue working to ensure the safety of all who live, work and visit the district. We will not lose sight of our mission. This targeting will only embolden our resolve. Our warriors are strong, and we will not back down until our capital and our cities are secure,” she said…