Some National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C. under President Donald Trump’s orders have begun carrying firearms.

National Guard members, who began carrying weapons Sunday, have mostly been aiding law enforcement with community safety patrols.

The National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., will begin carrying weapons on Sunday evening just two days after given authorization by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon by email outside of normal business hours on Sunday evening for comment.