Trump’s Crackdown: Armed National Guard Patrols Washington D.C.

Trump’s Crackdown – Armed National Guard Patrols Washington D.C.

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U.S. National Guard troops begin carrying weapons while patrolling Washington D.C. streets

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Officials confirm Guard members will be armed with pistols or rifles starting Sunday night

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The Guard says force will only be used as a last resort in response to an imminent threat of death or serious harm

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President Trump signals he may expand the crackdown to Chicago and Baltimore, sparking political pushback

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump has no authority to deploy troops in Chicago

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Chicago and Baltimore have both reported declines in crime and gun violence, contradicting Trump’s claims of “crime waves”

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Trump may invoke Title 10, Section 12406 of U.S. Code to justify military deployment, but experts say legal battles are inevitable

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Unlike other U.S. cities, Trump has more direct authority in Washington D.C., where hundreds of troops and federal agents are already deployed

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Supporters call it a “law and order” move, while critics accuse Trump of manufacturing crises in Democrat-run cities

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