Trump to patrol DC with military and law enforcement Thursday night, officials say

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President Donald Trump to HIT THE STREETS in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump is expected to patrol Washington, D.C. with federal officers and the National Guard Thursday night. On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance addressed troops at Union Station.

President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.

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President Trump expected to patrol DC with National Guard

President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.

Trump expected to patrol city

The White House confirmed the plan but did not disclose the time or location of the patrol. On Wednesday, National Guard members stationed at Union Station received an unexpected visit from Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who handed out burgers and thanked troops for their service.

READ MORE: VP Vance visits National Guard at Union Station amid DC protests

Trump’s emergency order earlier this month placed D.C. police under federal control and deployed National Guard troops from multiple states. 

The administration has also begun clearing homeless encampments, citing safety concerns.

President Donald Trump hosts a multilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and European leaders, Monday, August 18, 2025, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Over 600 arrests made

Earlier Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi said 630 arrests have been made, and 86 illegal firearms seized in the District since the federal takeover began.

READ MORE: 630 arrests since DC takeover began, Bondi says

The Source: Information in this article comes from White House officials and previous FOX 5 reporting.   

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