Trump's Plan for Order: Federalizing D.C. with National Guard
President Trump suggested deploying the National Guard in Washington, D.C., following an assault on a young staffer linked to Elon Musk. Despite city crime rates decreasing, Trump insists on federal intervention for better governance, hinting at overriding the Home Rule Act.
In a bold move, President Donald Trump expressed his intention to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C., aiming to enhance the city's governance and safety. His comments come after a young staffer associated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was violently assaulted over the weekend.
Despite a decline in crime rates reported by the D.C. police department, Trump described the capital as "very unsafe," threatening to override city governance through federal intervention. His proposal includes possibly overturning the Home Rule Act, which currently allows D.C. a degree of self-governance.
The incident has intensified calls for federal action, despite statistical evidence showing a nearly 26% drop in violent crime for 2025. Trump's remarks have sparked a debate about federal authority and local governance, with legal experts examining the implications of repealing the longstanding Home Rule Act.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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