Despite a backdown deal, Trump deploys hundreds more National Guard troops in Washington DC

Despite a backdown deal, Trump deploys hundreds more National Guard troops in Washington DC

Despite reaching a deal with the Washington, DC, authorities, US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on the capital continues, with three states deploying hundreds of troops in the capital.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Kennedy Centre in Washington. He warned that Russia would face very severe consequences if it didn’t adhere to a ceasefire after Friday’s meeting. Reuters