Troops have been patrolling D.C. for a year. Experts are worried about elections

NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf

Published August 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM EDT

As the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., hits the one year mark, experts worry about the potential for President Trump to deploy the military during the upcoming election.

Kat Lonsdorf

Kat Lonsdorf is reporter for NPR, often covering national security and international stories. She is based in Washington, D.C.

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