Trump declared federal control of DC police and is deploying the National Guard. Here’s how he is able to do it
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Trump Federalizes DC Police Amid Crime ConcernsFor the first time since 1973, Trump invoked the Home Rule Act to federally control DC’s police for up to 30 days after an August assault.
- President Trump deployed the DC National Guard and placed the city’s police department under direct federal authority following a violent incident.
- This unprecedented action uses the Home Rule Act, granting the president temporary control over DC’s police for emergency purposes.
- Despite claims of rising violence, crime statistics in Washington, DC, have decreased significantly since 2023, including a 32% drop in homicides in 2024.
- Trump’s federal takeover powers are unique to DC, with unclear legal grounds for similar interventions in other major U.S. cities.
Washington, D.C. will be LIBERATED today!— Donald Trump announced this on his Truth Social platform to support his actions regarding the control of Washington, D.C.'s police department.
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