There are many trained, federal agent swat teams from federal departments that AG Barr has called up. There are also Secret Service agents. These aren’t under Esper’s control and are armed to the teeth. Look at that counter-sniper guy near St John’s church on June 1st. They’ve got lots of fire power, even if the NG is de-militarized (IF true). Awaiting confirmation on this report first.
If the NG was disarmed of lethal weapons, then their role in the combined security operation was also redefined.
Its a relief actually, reduces the chances of a false flag set up to blame the military. An antifa in Guard gear was already arrested days ago. Could be more stolen uniforms and weapons in the hands of extremists.
Places and situations that require possible lethal force can be covered by other assets that have a very particular set of skills