The American National Guard is officially carrying out tasks in Washington.

According to a source quoted by ABC on August 14, starting from the evening of August 13 local time, National Guard members have been officially deployed at the Washington National Square and surrounding areas to begin their missions. On August 13, US President Trump stated that he will request Congress to extend the time for the federal government to take over the Washington DC Police Department. According to the media, the control period is 30 days according to relevant regulations. Residents and tourists in Washington, DC have expressed that the deployment of the National Guard in Washington is completely unnecessary and actually makes them feel uneasy.