In a dramatic move, three Republican-led states are sending their National Guard troops to Washington, DC, to support approximately 800 National Guard members already in place, at the direction of President Trump. West Virginia plans to send between 300 and 400 troops, while South Carolina and Ohio are dispatching 200 and 150 military police, respectively.
Trump has labeled the situation in the nation's capital as one of "complete and total lawlessness," which has angered local officials and citizens, leading to protests over the weekend. Many in the city, which largely opposed Trump in the 2024 election, argue that crime has decreased, contradicting the president's assertions.
Data from the Metropolitan Police Department indicates a 32% drop in homicides from 2023 to 2024 and a continued decline in violent crime in 2025. Despite Trump’s claims of rampant crime, Mayor Muriel Bowser insists that Washington has seen improvements.
The conflict escalated after failed attempts by the Trump administration to take control of the Metropolitan Police, leading to legal battles. As citizens rally for change, tensions continue to rise in the nation's capital.
Trump has labeled the situation in the nation's capital as one of "complete and total lawlessness," which has angered local officials and citizens, leading to protests over the weekend. Many in the city, which largely opposed Trump in the 2024 election, argue that crime has decreased, contradicting the president's assertions.
Data from the Metropolitan Police Department indicates a 32% drop in homicides from 2023 to 2024 and a continued decline in violent crime in 2025. Despite Trump’s claims of rampant crime, Mayor Muriel Bowser insists that Washington has seen improvements.
The conflict escalated after failed attempts by the Trump administration to take control of the Metropolitan Police, leading to legal battles. As citizens rally for change, tensions continue to rise in the nation's capital.
