Watch Live: Trump patrols with the National Guard in Washington D.C.

Trump announced the plan earlier Thursday, which is designed to review his crackdown on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration in the nation's capital.

Published: August 21, 2025 5:48pm

Updated: August 21, 2025 7:06pm

President Donald Trump on Thursday is patrolling with the National Guard in downtown Washington D.C., along with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

Trump announced the plan earlier Thursday, which is designed to review his crackdown on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration in the nation's capital.

It is not clear how long the patrol is expected to last.

You can watch the president's patrol here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage. 

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