D.C. Officials Request National Guard Troops Be Recalled by Newly Elected Democratic Governors
Officials in Washington D.C. are asking incoming Democratic governors from five states that recently flipped blue to recall their National Guard troops from the nation's capital.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 6, 2026 —
Officials in Washington D.C. have issued a request for incoming Democratic governors in five states, which have recently transitioned to Democratic leadership, to withdraw their respective National Guard troops from the nation’s capital.
The specific details regarding the exact number of troops involved, the duration of their deployment, or the precise reasons for their presence in Washington D.C. were not provided in the information available. Furthermore, the names of the five states that recently “flipped blue” and are therefore subject to this request have not been publicly disclosed.
The request indicates a shift in the operational status or requirements for these National Guard units. Without further details, it remains unclear whether these troops are currently engaged in specific missions, routine rotations, or other capacities within the capital. The directive to recall these troops suggests a need for their reassignment or a change in security posture at the federal level.
The timing of this request coincides with the transition of power in the mentioned states, where newly elected Democratic governors are preparing to take office. The request highlights a coordination effort between federal officials and state leadership concerning the deployment of National Guard assets.
Further information on the underlying causes for the request, the timeline for the troop withdrawal, and the intended future deployment of these National Guard units is pending. The contractor’s name or the specific agency issuing the request was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Ellen Mitchell on thehill.com, see more information here.
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