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Arazi

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2. WSJ is reporting Nat Guard are carrying arms

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 10:27 PM

Aug 2025

This could end up very badly given what we know of Rules on Use of Force (RUF) for Guard in DC. And very different training regimens compared to local police.

Wall Street Journal reporting:

"National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. are preparing to carry weapons in the coming days."
— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw.bsky.social) 2025-08-16T18:00:10.259Z

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