NFL
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
Auntie Taylor Shines — Taylor Swift’s Heartwarming Moments with Kylie Kelce and the Kids at Chiefs Game vs Chargers
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Arrive at Arrowhead Stadium for Chiefs vs. Chargers Game After Celebrating Swift’s 36th Birthday With Friends and Family
Taylor Swift Intensifies Her Call for Gun Control After Brown University Incident, Questioning Donald Trump’s Leadership and Priorities After he Posted a Portrait of himself on social media instead of addressing the issue
Taylor Swift Celebrates Her 36th Birthday Surrounded by Love With Fiancé Travis Kelce, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, Jason and Kylie Kelce, and Donna Kelce
Taylor Swift Spends Her 36th Birthday Visiting Multiple Children’s Hospitals in Kansas City With Travis Kelce, Donates to Fund Treatment Rooms and Play Spaces
Donald Trump Sparks Reactions With Bizarre Four-Word Birthday Message to Taylor Swift on Her 36th Birthday
Travis Kelce Goes All Out for His Fiancé Taylor Swift’s 36th Birthday, Surprising Her With a Jaw-Dropping Lamborghini Urus
Taylor Swift Accuses Donald Trump of Being a “Grinch,” Says His Policies Are Killing and Stealing Christmas From Millions of Americans due to continuous rise of living costs
Taylor Swift Breaks Down in Tears as She Reflects on the Vienna Terror Plot and Southport Stabbing Attack in Emotional New Docuseries The End of An Era
Congratulations to NFL Star Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld, who are expecting their first child together
Taylor Swift Poses with the Kelce Clan at their Family Home — Jason, Travis Kelce, and Proud Mama Donna Kelce — in Front of a Twinkling Christmas Tree
