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Why is Trump deploying the National Guard to DC?

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Trump is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. to address crime and maintain order, citing the symbolic importance of the capital. He invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to federalize the police and deploy about 800 National Guard members, aiming to 'clean up the streets' following high-profile incidents.

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Trump deploying National Guard to Washington, D.C.

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  • President Trump announces federal control over Washington, D.C. and its police department.
  • The D.C. Home Rule Act provision is invoked, allowing federalization of the local police for up to 30 days. 36s
  • Notification of the action is sent to the D.C. mayor and relevant members of Congress. 1m 1s
  • About 800 National Guard members are being deployed to assist with crime-fighting efforts. 1m 10s
  • The president cites the symbolic importance of Washington, D.C. in representing the state of the nation. 1m 33s
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Scripps News
2 days ago
Trump deploying National Guard to Washington, D.C.

Trump announces a plan to 'liberate Washington, D.C. from crime,' invoking the D.C. Home Rule Act to federalize the police and deploy the National Guard.

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Scripps News
2 days ago
Trump deploying National Guard to Washington, D.C.

About 800 National Guard members are being sent to D.C. to assist in crime-fighting efforts alongside federal law enforcement agencies.

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Scripps News
2 days ago
Trump deploying National Guard to Washington, D.C.

Trump says these measures are intended to 'clean up the streets of D.C.' and emphasizes the symbolic importance of maintaining order in the capital.

Trump pledges to call in federal forces to police D.C.
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CBS America
4 days ago
Trump pledges to call in federal forces to police D.C.

Trump is calling in extra federal forces, possibly including the National Guard, to make the nation's capital safer.

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CBS America
4 days ago
Trump pledges to call in federal forces to police D.C.

The deployment was sparked by a high-profile carjacking incident involving a former DOJ staffer, prompting outrage from Trump.

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