West Virginia is deploying 300-400 National Guard troops to Washington D.C., supporting the federal effort to reduce crime in the nation’s capital under President Donald Trump’s order. Governor Patrick Morrisey made the announcement without direct communication with city officials, citing a request from the Trump administration for additional resources and personnel.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-16/west-virginia-guard-to-join-trump-s-crackdown-on-crime-in-dc