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National Guard presence may deter crime, but experts warn of the long-term costs

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Members of the National Guard are seen standing near the Washington Monument on September 2 in Washington, D.C.  National Guard troops continue to patrol the nation's capital weeks after President Donald Trump ordered them to assist in crime prevention. (Getty Images North America)
Members of the National Guard are seen standing near the Washington Monument on September 2 in Washington, D.C. National Guard troops continue to patrol the nation's capital weeks after President Donald Trump ordered them to assist in crime prevention. (Getty Images North America)

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