National Guard 800 soldiers have entered the U.S. capital this week! The mayor of Washington and the police chief were directly stunned, both were unaware of being deprived of law enforcement authority!
The head of the Washington police department, Pamela Smith, and the mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowser, were not informed about what was about to happen before the president announced the takeover on Monday.
In fact, the security situation in Washington has significantly improved compared to 2024, and there is no complete chaos as the president accused.
It is interesting that on Sunday, Bowser was still proud of the president adding federal agents to the streets of the capital, and emphasized that she has a good relationship with the president and shares a common interest in combating street chaos, but was deprived of power by the military on Monday.
The police department and the mayor's office responded to the president's takeover of the capital in a low-key manner, but the Attorney General of the District of Columbia strongly criticized the president's decision.
"The government's action is unprecedented, unnecessary, and illegal. There is no emergency in the District of Columbia. Last year, violent crimes in the capital reached a 30-year low, and this year they have decreased by 26%. We are considering all our options and will take all necessary measures to protect the rights and safety of the residents in the area."
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