Trump Deploys National Guard to DC, Initiates Federal Police Takeover Amid City Outcry
Trump Deploys National Guard to DC, Initiates Federal Police Takeover Amid City Outcry WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has mobilized the Washington, D.C. National Guard and initiated a controversial federal takeover of the city’s police department, citing an urgent need to restore order. Military vehicles and National Guard troops were seen near the Washington Monument on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as part of President Trump’s declared anti-crime mission for the nation’s capital. City officials have expressed surprise and dismay,…