President Trump Deploys Federal Forces to Washington D.C. Amidst Crime Drop and Public Opposition
President Trump deployed federal forces to Washington D.C. for crime patrols, making 630 arrests and seizing 86 guns, despite a 26% crime drop and resident opposition.
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Overview
- President Trump announced plans for Thursday night patrols in Washington, D.C., deploying federal law enforcement, military, and National Guard to combat crime in the capital.
- Since August 7, these federal agents and National Guard conducted operations, resulting in 630 arrests, including 251 illegal immigrants, and seized 86 illegal guns in D.C.
- Federal authorities established numerous traffic checkpoints across Washington, D.C., causing considerable unease among residents, a concern acknowledged by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
- Violent crime in D.C. had already declined by 26% over the past year, with a notable sharp drop occurring after President Trump's emergency declaration.
- Approximately 79% of Washington, D.C. residents oppose President Trump's actions, specifically his planned patrols and the increased federal presence within the city.
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"The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington has proven unpopular among many of the city's residents."
BBC News"Trump suggested that Chicago may be the next city to receive National Guard troops to address rising crime rates."
Military Times"The decision is an escalation in the Republican administration’s intervention in the nation’s capital and comes as nearly 2,000 National Guard members have been stationed in the heavily Democratic city."
Chicago Tribune"Mr. Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military" into the District of Columbia, not just the National Guard, which would be a significant escalation of the president's use of the military on U.S. soil."
CBS News"The people in Chicago “are screaming for us to come,” he said."
USA TODAY"National Guard troops could start carrying weapons on the streets of Washington, DC, as soon as this weekend after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed soldiers deployed to President Donald Trump's police and military crackdown on the capital city to arm themselves."
USA TODAY"The step is a escalation in Mr. Trump's intervention into policing in the nation's capital and comes as nearly 2,000 National Guard members are stationed in the city, with the arrival this week of hundreds of troops from several Republican-led states."
CBS News"Trump’s extraordinary federal power grab comes as the term-limited president has threatened to send troops to other American cities led by Democrats, even as voters voice increasing concern about his authoritarian tendencies."
Military Times"The step is an escalation in Trump’s intervention into policing in the nation’s capital and comes as nearly 2,000 National Guard members have been stationed in the heavily Democratic city, with the arrival this week of hundreds of troops from several Republican-led states."
Associated Press"Trump's extraordinary federal power grab comes as the term-limited president has threatened to send troops to other American cities led by Democrats, even as voters voice increasing concern about his authoritarian tendencies."
ABC News"Trump’s extraordinary federal power grab comes as the term-limited president has threatened to send troops to other American cities led by Democrats, even as voters voice increasing concern about his authoritarian tendencies."
Associated Press"The numbers are down like we wouldn’t believe, but we believe it."
USA TODAY"Trump plans to go on patrol on Thursday night with the police and National Guard forces that he has charged with a high-profile push against what he has described as rampant crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C."
NPR"Trump's decision to surge National Guard troops into the district and exert influence over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department marked an extraordinary push that was condemned by critics as overreach, but framed by the White House as necessary to combat crime."
NBC News"Since the Trump administration began its anti-crime initiative, a total of 630 arrests have been made, and 86 illegal guns have been seized, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi."
CBS News"Trump said that the Guardsmen deployed around Washington have “done a fantastic job” and said he was planning to join them this evening on their rounds."
Military Times"Trump has already hailed his deployment of the National Guard and efforts to federalize the Metropolitan Police Force as a major success and boasted that his efforts have the support of most of the district."
USA TODAY"The president mobilized the National Guard one week ago to assist the police, claiming crime was out of control."
ABC News"Trump’s presence during his controversial crackdown, which has lasted for two weeks, would be the latest show of force from the White House."
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FAQ
The federal deployment was motivated by concerns over ongoing high crime levels in Washington, D.C., including a historically high homicide rate and significant violent offenses, despite the recent 26% overall drop in crime. Officials aimed to further reduce crime and assert federal authority following an emergency declaration.
Violent crime in Washington, D.C. decreased by approximately 26-27% over the past year, including declines in homicides, assaults with dangerous weapons, and robberies, according to both local police data and crime trend reports.
About 79% of Washington, D.C. residents oppose the deployment of federal forces and the establishment of numerous traffic checkpoints, expressing unease and concern about the increased federal presence in their city.
Since the deployment began, federal agents and National Guard operations in Washington, D.C. resulted in 630 arrests, including 251 illegal immigrants, and the seizure of 86 illegal firearms.
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