Trump Says DC Police Will Be Under Federal Control While National Guard Deployed

1 sourceUpdated Aug 11, 2025

President Donald Trump said Monday he is deploying the National Guard across Washington, D.C., and taking over the city’s police department, declaring a public safety emergency despite the mayor noting crime is falling…

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