Trump’s aggressive push to take over DC policing may be a template for an approach in other cities -
💨 Abstract
On August 16, 2025, President Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to tackle perceived crime and grunge. Trump stated that the capital was "overtaken by violent gangs and criminals." Soon after, he temporarily assumed federal control of the District's police department, which sparked local opposition and legal challenges, prompting a partial retreat. Critics argue Trump’s actions are authoritarian, but right-wing supporters defend them as needed reforms.
Courtesy: WTOP Staff
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