🚨 Hey fam, here’s the lowdown on Trump’s DC National Guard move:
What happened? On Monday, President Trump invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act of 1973 (a law from the '70s that lets the president temporarily take charge of a city’s police for up to 30 days) and declared a "public safety emergency" in Washington, DC. The result? 800 National Guard troops have been deployed to the capital.
Why now? The White House points to DC’s crime numbers — about 27 homicides per 100,000 residents and vehicle thefts three times the national average — plus issues like homelessness and graffiti. Trump said, "We're going to take our capital back."
The pushback: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser slammed the move as “unsettling and unprecedented,” stressing that violent crime is actually down 26% this year compared to a 2023 spike. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it “unnecessary and unlawful,” and key Democrats labeled it a power grab.
What’s next? Legally, Trump can hold police control for 30 days unless Congress steps in — and courts may challenge the order. Meanwhile, city leaders are renewing calls for DC statehood to prevent future federal takeovers.
Whether you’re navigating rush-hour madness in Jakarta or weaving through auto-rickshaws in Chennai, shifts in city security always hit home. Stay tuned — this saga is far from over! 🔍✨
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What to know about Trump's deployment of National Guard in Washington
cgtn.com
