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Trump announces federal control over Washington DC police department and deployment of National Guard
Summary: According to reports from sources, US President Trump announced on Monday that he will place the Washington DC police department under federal control and has ordered the deployment of the National Guard to the capital to combat what he described as a wave of lawlessness. Trump stated at a White House press conference: 'I am ...
According to reports from sources, US President Trump announced on Monday that he will place the Washington DC police department under federal control and has ordered the deployment of the National Guard to the capital to combat what he described as a wave of lawlessness. Trump stated at a White House press conference: 'I am deploying the National Guard to help restore law, order, and public safety in Washington DC. Our capital has been overrun by violent mobs and bloodthirsty criminals.' This move marks Trump's latest use of executive power to intervene in traditionally local affairs, targeting Democratic cities. However, he denies that he is manufacturing a crisis to expand presidential authority. Trump cited the high crime rate in Washington DC as impacting the operation of the federal government, stating that although other cities are also bad, Washington DC will be the starting point. It is reported that Trump has officially declared a public safety emergency in Washington DC and has indicated that if necessary, military forces will be used.
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