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Trump Deploys National Guard to D.C., Escalating Military Tactics
Politics 9 days ago
President Trump announced the deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., invoking federal authority to take control of the city’s police department. He described the capital as overrun by violent crime, vowing to restore order through stringent enforcement.
Local officials, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, criticized the move as unnecessary, pointing to declining crime rates. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called the deployment unlawful, while California Governor Gavin Newsom warned of Trump’s broader militarization strategy.
Despite Trump’s apocalyptic portrayal of D.C., crime data shows violent offenses at a 30-year low. The administration’s crackdown includes clearing homeless encampments and targeting undocumented immigrants, raising concerns about federal overreach.
