Trump’s D.C. Crackdown: National Guard Deployment Sparks Debate
On August 12, 2025, Washington, D.C., witnessed a significant escalation in federal presence as President Donald Trump deployed approximately 800 National Guard troops and 850 federal officers to the U.S. capital, marking what the White House calls a “massive law enforcement surge.” This move, aimed at curbing what Trump describes as rampant crime, has ignited…