Mostly from Republican states, National Guard members have begun to arrive in Washington, DC. They will join the 800 troops that have already been stationed in the capital. Trump, who wants to lower crime in Washington, DC, has ordered this.
He revealed this move to take over DC with the National Guard during his press conference to combat homelessness and crime in the state. The guard personnel have come from four different states, even though the state’s crime rate has decreased in recent months.
Members of the guard are traveling from West Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Since they arrived, there aren’t any street vendors selling food or jewelry, and the streets are quieter than usual.
Foot patrols have the biggest influence on the National Mall, which is frequently monitored. Additionally, areas like Columbia Heights are also being reshaped. Local authorities have voiced their disapproval, yet the arrests and crackdowns in the region continue.
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This takeover has been deemed to be against the rights of civil rights advocates. They assert that DC is capable of managing the circumstance. Given the declining crime rates in the area, there is no crime emergency.
Nonetheless, Trump has asserted that the city is in dire need of help. The Yahyaoui neighborhood, where the police are questioning people, has stop signs. They are in unmarked cars with their faces covered.
206 of the 465 individuals arrested since August 7 are undocumented immigrants. Karoline Leavitt says the president is standing up for American citizens and making sure everyone is safe. Because it affects their freedom and commerce, the locals are not happy about it.
Gloria Gomez, a vendor at the fruit stand, said that business is worse now than it was during the pandemic. In addition, a number of vendors have ceased operations due to their fear of the federal agents. Additionally, there aren’t many consumers and they’re not spending money.
According to another vendor, people and suppliers are attempting to cut costs in case they run afoul of immigration authorities. They also made the point that the government ought to defend and not discriminate against the people in the neighborhood.
NOW: Troops from Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and West Virginia are joining the National Guard in Washington, DC.
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Additional guard troops are scheduled to join the units from Ohio and Tennessee. In addition to the locals, Congress is opposing and promoting a bill that would require the Guards to disclose their interactions with citizens. The bill has the support of forty-four Democrats.
California’s Democratic Representative Sam Liccardo has asked whether the administration’s takeover in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles is a prelude to a larger takeover. Executive command of standing armies appears to be granted as a result.
The National Guard’s role and the help they will provide are still unknown.As of right now, Trump’s goal of making Washington, DC, the safest city is also frightening off law-abiding citizens.
