💨 Abstract

Former President Donald Trump considered federalizing the police in Washington D.C. and deploying the National Guard to address crime after an incident involving a Department of Efficiency Government employee. He suggested deploying troops again, as previously done during the 2020 George Floyd protests. Critics argue that federal control of D.C. would require significant legal and legislative action, as the city has limited self-governance. The proposal was met with backlash from local officials and experts.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff