‘Take our capital back’: Nearly 800 troops deployed by Donald Trump arrive at DC; 23 individuals arrested overnight
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 () President Trump deployed National Guard members to Washington, D.C., asserting federal control over the city's police to combat what he claims is rampant lawlessness, despite data indicating otherwise. This action follows Trump's vow to relocate homeless individuals and criticisms of local spending. Mayor Bowser pledged cooperation while highlighting the city's limited autonomy under federal law, marking a contentious intervention.
Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington
The deployment of the troops follows an order by US President Donald Trump for a crackdown on crime in the US capital, a similar action he took during protests in Los Angeles in June, prompting widespread backlash.
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