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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

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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.