Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in DC into 2029, 2 US officials say

The Pentagon plans to keep the National Guard deployed in Washington through January 20, 2029, the end of President Trump's second term, according to two U.S. officials. The decision extends the military presence in the nation's capital well beyond typical deployment windows, marking an unusually prolonged federal military footprint in the District. The deployment would span nearly four years, far longer than emergency or temporary security measures typically remain in place. The move signals the administration's intent to maintain heightened security infrastructure in DC through the remainder of Trump's presidency. The extended timeline raises questions about the rationale for such a lengthy deployment and whether it reflects ongoing security concerns or represents a shift in how the administration views federal security posture in the capital.