In a surprising turn on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he’s deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. 🚨 He says it’s all about restoring law and order and boosting public safety in the capital.
At the White House press briefing, Trump declared “Liberation Day in D.C.” and confirmed that he’s officially invoked the Home Rule Act—a 1970s law that lets residents elect a mayor and city council but still keeps Congress in charge of the budget—to place the Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control.
He also revealed that 500 federal agents are already on the ground, drawing teams from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), DEA, Park Police, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service and DHS. And he’s not stopping there: New York and Chicago could be next in line for similar federal action.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back in an MSNBC interview, highlighting that the city’s violent crime rate has dropped to a 30-year low thanks to local efforts. Yet, a recent Gallup poll shows 64% of Americans feel crime is on the rise—despite official FBI stats showing the opposite. 🤔
On top of that, Trump’s also targeting homeless encampments after signing an order last month to make arrests easier. He promises to offer people “places to stay,” but said they’d be “FAR from the Capital,” warning that offenders will be jailed quickly.
Whether you’re cheering this bold move or questioning federal reach, it spotlights the unique mix of local and national power in Washington, D.C. Stay tuned—this story is just heating up! 🌐
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Trump announces deployment of National Guard in Washington, D.C.
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