In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Fri Jun 26 2026
Description: For the first time since President Trump controversially deployed the National Guard to the nation's capital last year, several Democratic governors have sent members of their respective guards to the city. NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy