Trump Deploys National Guard to Washington DC, Promises Crime Crackdown and City Makeover
So, here’s the latest on what’s going down in Washington DC. President Donald Trump just announced that he’s sending the National Guard into the capital and putting the city’s police under federal control. This move comes as part of what he’s calling a major crackdown on crime and homelessness in DC. The president made it clear that his goal is to “take the capital back” and make it “safer, cleaner, and more beautiful than ever before.”
Trump started his news conference with some pretty strong words about crime, describing the situation as a serious emergency. He claimed that violent gangs and criminals have taken over the streets, and that the murder rate in DC is worse than in some of the world’s most dangerous places. He even said that groups of young people are “rampaging” through neighborhoods, fighting law enforcement, and disrespecting the police in bold ways — like spitting at officers. His message was tough: if someone spits, the police will respond hard.
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On homelessness, Trump promised to clear out encampments around the city, saying homeless people would be given places to stay—but “far from the capital.” However, he didn’t explain exactly where these people would be relocated to, which has sparked some concern. Advocates for the homeless warn that removing people from their communities often makes things worse, not better. There are about 6,000 unhoused individuals in DC right now, and experts say homelessness has grown due to rising housing costs and structural economic problems.
But here’s the twist: Washington’s current mayor, Muriel Bowser, has strongly pushed back against Trump’s claims. She pointed out that crime statistics show a decline in violent crime by about 26% this year, and overall crime has dropped too. She called comparisons of DC to war-torn countries “hyperbolic and false.” In fact, many federal crime reports confirm that crime in DC is near a 30-year low despite a small spike in 2023.
Still, Trump seems focused on the visible signs—like homeless encampments and occasional youth disturbances—and believes appearances matter as much as the numbers. He has invoked a section of the Home Rule Act that allows federal control over the city’s police, and he’s deploying around 800 National Guard troops to help enforce law and order.
This announcement has sparked protests outside the White House, with locals chanting “hands off DC” and “protect home rule.” Many residents feel this move undermines the city’s self-governance and worries about how homeless people and others will be treated.
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