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Military Presence Continues to Grow in Washington 🇺🇸 Have You Noticed? For those who have been watching closely, the gradual buildup of military presence around the White House, the Capitol, and throughout Washington, D.C. is hard to miss. What began in late 2025 has continued to expand, and recent reporting shows troop levels still increasing as the nation prepares for America 250 July 4th celebrations. National Guard troop levels in Washington, D.C. have now surpassed 4,000 according to recent WUSA9 reporting mid-June 2026 citing Joint Task Force data. Officials are working towards the previously announced goal of 5,000 troops, to support Independence Day festivities and other America 250 activities. This presence extends well beyond the Reflecting Pool area. Troops are being deployed across the city at tourist attractions, parks, the National Mall, and other key locations. The ongoing “DC Safe and Beautiful” mission began in 2025 and is expected to continue ramping up through July 4. All of the reasons that have been reported for the buildup are important and appropriate. The question is whether we’ve seen the entire picture yet. As always, stay vigilant and stay connected. 🇺🇸🙏 Sources: • Melissa Redpill’s video of the Marine One flyover: https://x.com/MelissaRedp2b/status/2068852111798919411 • WUSA9 on current troop levels and the planned surge: https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/police/national-guard-troops-deployed-to-dc-surpasses-4000/65-121cbb75-c002-4659-93b1-4e7e49dd9877 • NPR (background on the broader mission and planned summer deployment): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/31/nx-s1-5830303/dc-will-host-america-250-celebrations-and-a-large-deployment-of-the-national-guard