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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 4:07 PM MDT

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.

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Kat Lonsdorf
Kat Lonsdorf is reporter for NPR, often covering national security and international stories. She is based in Washington, D.C.
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