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President Donald Trump Announces Federal Takeover of D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, Deploys National Guard to Restore Law, Order, and Public Safety in Nation’s Capital
President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police, Deploys National Guard in Bold Move to Restore Order
August 11, 2025 – Washington, D.C.
In a historic and controversial announcement, President Donald J. Trump declared on Monday that he is invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under direct federal control, a move described as a rare assertion of federal authority over the nation’s capital. Citing rampant crime and public safety concerns, Trump also announced the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to “re-establish law, order, and public safety,” marking a significant escalation in his administration’s approach to addressing crime in the city. The announcement, made during a press conference at the White House, has sparked intense debate over federal overreach, local governance, and the state of crime in the capital.
A Response to Rising Crime Concerns
President Trump’s decision comes amid months of escalating rhetoric about crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., which he has repeatedly described as “one of the most dangerous cities in the world.” During his press conference, Trump pointed to specific crime statistics, claiming that the murder rate in D.C. surpasses that of cities like Bogotá, Colombia, and Mexico City, and that car thefts have doubled while carjackings have more than tripled over the past five years. He also highlighted high-profile incidents, including the 2023 murder of former Trump
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