President Donald Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to combat rising violent crime, despite recent data showing a significant decline in crime rates. This plan comes as Trump asserts that the city’s violent crime levels have surged, necessitating immediate federal intervention. The potential deployment of National Guard troops, operating under the commander in chief’s authority, would bypass the need for local authorities’ approval, a strategic move that could expedite any necessary action.
This decision follows Trump’s recent rhetoric on homelessness in the capital, where he has vowed to evict homeless individuals, framing their presence as a threat to public safety.