National Guard troops deployed to Washington are not only sweeping away crime, but also cleaning up the streets of the nation’s capital.
The D.C. National Guard, ordered by President Donald Trump on Aug. 11 to aid law enforcement efforts after a declared public crime emergency, posted a video Saturday on X showing some members holding and filling garbage bags and cleaning benches, The Hill reported Wednesday.
“Today here, we are right outside the waterfront,” said a service member with “Tuggle” on her uniform in the video. “Had everyone with gloves and trash bags and all the materials they needed and instructions to head out and pick up the trash.
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