US President Donald Trump is expected to send hundreds of National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC, Reuters reported on Monday. The exact number of troops and their specific roles are still being decided, according to an official source.

Roles of Troops Yet to Be Finalized

Speaking anonymously, one official said that it is not yet clear what the troops will exactly do. They might help protect federal agents or perform administrative tasks. This would allow regular law enforcement officers to focus on other duties.