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  • National Guard to D.C.

    From JAB@21:1/5 to All on Tue Aug 12 05:41:03 2025
    Trump to deploy National Guard to D.C. and federalize city police

    President Trump announced Monday that he's seizing control of D.C.'s
    police force and deploying the National Guard into the city.

    Why it matters: It's a major escalation of a federal crackdown already
    underway in the nation's capital as Trump targets crime in the
    District following the assault of a former DOGE staffer.
    ...
    ...
    Trump can temporarily take over D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department
    -- which includes more than 3,000 sworn members -- for up to 30 days
    under the city's Home Rule Act. It's the first time a president has
    invoked the provision
    ...
    ...
    Meanwhile, the Trump administration is removing homeless encampments
    from parks in the city.

    https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/08/11/trump-national-guard-dc-police

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to JAB on Tue Aug 12 10:48:04 2025
    On Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:41:03 -0500, JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:

    Trump to deploy National Guard to D.C. and federalize city police

    National guard arrives in DC as mayors warn of Trump power grab https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/12/mayor-national-guard-washington-dc

    MAGAite Show...nothing more....in 30 days, the homeless could be moved
    out, but big reductions in crime/violence, fat chance.

    "Worldwide, hundreds of millions of people experience interpersonal
    violence annually, including physical, sexual, and psychological
    abuse. Homicide affects an estimated 475,000 people each year, with
    rates varying significantly across regions and countries. Organized
    crime and gang violence are major contributors to homicide,
    particularly in certain regions like Latin America and the Caribbean.
    Violence against women, including intimate partner violence and sexual violence, is also a widespread issue, affecting a substantial portion
    of the female population"

    Violent Crime Rates by Country 2025 https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/violent-crime-rates-by-country

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