
Washington D.C. Under Federal Control as Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops Amid Rising Crime and Protests
Washington D.C. Under Federal Control as Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops Amid Rising Crime and Protests Washington D.C. is experiencing a significant shift in its security and law enforcement landscape as President Donald Trump takes bold federal action in response to recent unrest and rising crime concerns. On August 13, 2025, Trump authorized the deployment of more than 2,000 National Guard troops to the nation’s…