National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., are reportedly preparing to carry weapons after initially being deployed without them.

The move follows President Donald Trump’s call earlier this week to “take back” the capital from what he described as violent criminals.

Roughly 800 guard members have been in the city since Tuesday, performing administrative duties and vehicle patrols and serving as a visible presence near landmarks like Union Station and the National Mall. Until now, they were unarmed, with the Army saying weapons would remain in storage unless needed.

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