On August 22 local time, US President Trump said that he would consider using the regular army in Washington D.C. if necessary. He also said that he would extend the state of national emergency in Washington D.C. if needed.
Photo of Trump (source image for CCTV News client report)
Trump told reporters at the White House, "I keep seeing reports about a 30-day deadline, and there are about 22 days left now. If I think the situation is good, that's fine; but if not, I will declare a national emergency. Once a national emergency is declared, I can have the troops stay there as long as I want." He added, "If necessary, I will declare a national emergency, but I think it's unlikely that I will have to do so."
Trump also said he was open to expanding the right to conceal firearms nationwide to Washington D.C., and pointed out that House Speaker Johnson was ready to allocate funds to improve the city's appearance.
Trump said that if Mayor Muriel Bowser did not quickly restore order, she "would no longer be mayor." Earlier on the 22nd, Trump warned Bowser that if she did not immediately stop issuing "false and seriously inaccurate" crime data, she might face "complete federal takeover of Washington." It is understood that further expansion of federal takeover would require approval from Congress. Local officials and residents of Washington have already expressed their opposition.
In addition, Trump said he would expand the use of federal forces to combat crime to Chicago and New York, which are governed by Democrats.
Facing public opinion polls showing that most residents disapprove of federal troops entering, Trump denied it and insisted that residents in Chicago and other cities were calling for similar law enforcement actions.
Source | CCTV News Client
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