President Trump declared a "public safety emergency" in the District of Columbia, the capital, and the federal government will directly take over the police department here and deploy approximately 800 National Guard members. If necessary, federal troops will also be deployed.
Trump said it is necessary to combat the "lawlessness" in the capital, as the high crime rate in the District of Columbia has already affected the normal operation of the federal government.
Trump said: "I am deploying the National Guard to help restore law, order, and public safety in Washington, D.C. Our capital has been occupied by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals." "Homeless people must leave Washington, D.C. immediately. We will provide you with accommodation, but it must be far away from the capital. As for the criminals, there is no need to move out; we will put you in the prisons you should be in."
This move is Trump's latest use of executive power to intervene in matters traditionally under local jurisdiction, targeting cities with a strong Democratic leaning.
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