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Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Brad Heath Reuters , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This deployment was described as a no-holds-barred effort, particularly targeting crime in certain cities. Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed as part of an effort to combat crime.
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed as part of an effort to combat crime. This deployment was described as a no-holds-barred effort, particularly targeting crime in certain cities. The move was made last summer and involved thousands of soldiers being put on the streets.
Further details about the deployment and its impact are available. The effort was aimed at addressing crime, especially in cities run by Democrats.
The deployment was a significant move, but details about its effectiveness in stopping crime are not specified here.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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