President Donald Trump has ordered 800 National Guard troops into Washington, D.C., taking federal control of the city’s police amid a declared ‘crime emergency.’ The move sparks controversy as crime data shows a drop in violent offenses over the past year.
Rachel Maddow slams Donald Trump’s takeover of DC police and National Guard deployment, calling it an “authoritarian push.” Legal experts weigh in on presidential powers, crime data disputes, and political fallout.
President Donald Trump has taken unprecedented federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police force, deploying 800 National Guard troops despite crime rates being at a 30-year low. The move sparks nationwide debate on presidential authority and local governance.
President Donald Trump demands the immediate removal of homeless people from Washington DC, vows to jail criminals, and considers deploying National Guard troops. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushes back, citing a 30-year low in crime rates.