The participation of National Guard units from states led by Democrats in ensuring security in Washington has drawn criticism due to concerns that the military is effectively being involved in an indefinite deployment of forces initiated by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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The deployment of the National Guard in the U.S. capital was significantly reinforced during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country's independence. Some of the troops were sent from states where the governors are members of the Democratic Party.
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On Tuesday, a coalition of think tanks, labor unions, and human rights organizations appealed to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to recall the state's National Guard servicemembers, stating that they are being used improperly.
The National Guard has been in Washington since 2025
The appeal emphasizes that previous presidents also involved National Guard units from other states to secure major events in the capital, but the current situation is exceptional.
Previous presidents have requested assistance from National Guard forces from other states during major events in Washington, and such requests usually do not cause concern. But there is nothing normal about how President Donald Trump has used National Guard forces in the nation's capital
According to AP, the National Guard has been in Washington since August 2025, when Donald Trump ordered the deployment of troops due to the crime situation. Since then, they have been assisting the police, responding to emergencies, monitoring the curfew for minors, and performing other tasks.