President Trump's deployment of the US military for an increasing number of domestic issues, from immigration to security in Washington DC, has sparked concerns.
A National Guard representative confirmed that soldiers patrolling Washington D.C. "may be armed," contradicting an earlier announcement from the U.S. Army.
All 800 national guard troops mobilized by President Trump have arrived in Washington and begun their mission to "address violent crime" in the capital.
The US defense secretary has ordered the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, almost halving the force deployed in response to protests.
