Van Hollen Slams Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment as ‘Abuse of Power,’ Citing Low Crime
Van Hollen Slams Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment as ‘Abuse of Power,’ Citing Low Crime Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) vehemently criticized President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., labeling it a “total abuse of power” and a “manufactured emergency.” Speaking on ABC News’ “This Week” on August 17, 2025, Van Hollen disputed the administration’s rationale, highlighting that violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low and on a downward trajectory. The Maryland senator expressed…