National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of the Joint Task Force - D.C. (JTF-DC) under President Donald Trump's directive. These troops have been observed performing trash pickup and street cleaning duties in Lafayette Square near the White House. This initiative is part of the administration's effort to maintain and beautify the nation's capital, which has been branded as the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. Concurrently, the District of Columbia has launched the 'We the People' campaign, aimed at civic engagement and community improvement. The deployment and activities of the National Guard in this capacity have drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a positive step toward urban upkeep, while others, including some Democrats, have criticized the use of military personnel for these tasks, labeling it as an overreach or misuse of authority.