Trump's unusual inauguration order.

Nearly 8,000 National Guard troops protecting Washington, D.C., will lose their commander-in-chief while they are on duty ensuring security for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Commander of the National Guard in Washington, Major Errol R. Schwartz (center). (Photo: RT)

According to an order from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn in on January 20, the commander of the National Guard in Washington, Major Errol R. Schwartz, will be discharged at 12:01 p.m. on January 20, the Washington Post reported. This means Schwartz will no longer be in charge of the 2,700 National Guard and Army personnel from the District of Columbia during the inauguration, as well as the 5,000 unarmed troops from 40 states.

In an interview with the Washington Post, Schwartz said, “The timing of my dismissal was very unusual. My subordinates were still on duty on the roads at the time. I saw them leave, but I couldn’t welcome them back.” He added that he never intended to leave his post midway. However, he also lamented, “I am a soldier. I am an appointment by the president, therefore the president has the right to dismiss me.”

Commenting on this "unusual" dismissal, the President of the Washington City Council said: "It's baffling that they decided to dismiss the commander-in-chief while he was still in the middle of his term. He was genuinely helpful to the community, and my impression is that he was good for the National Guard."

Typically, former administration officials submit their resignations before the incoming president is sworn into office. Schwartz, 65, appointed commander of the National Guard by President George W. Bush in 2008, submitted his resignation as President-elect Barack Obama was preparing to take office in early 2009. However, Schwartz's resignation was not accepted. Conversely, under President-elect Trump, Schwartz will have to relinquish his position on the day of the presidential inauguration.

Schwartz wasn't the only one dismissed immediately after Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Trump's transition team had previously issued an order requiring many ambassadors nominated by President Obama to resign by January 20th.

Trump's decision comes as the United States is making strenuous preparations for his inauguration with unprecedented security measures. An estimated 28,000 public servants will be deployed, including 10,000 from the Department of Homeland Security, 12,000 from federal agencies, and 2,800 local police officers. The security costs for Trump's inauguration are estimated to reach $100 million.

According to Dan Tri