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Federal Intervention in Washington D.C.
President Trump has announced plans to remove homeless individuals and deploy the National Guard in Washington D.C., citing concerns about crime and urban decay. This follows his earlier deployment of federal agents to Los Angeles against local officials' wishes.
Law Enforcement Measures
Approximately 120 FBI agents from corruption and counterterrorism divisions have been assigned to nightly patrols alongside local police. These agents typically lack street-level policing experience. Reports indicate Secret Service personnel may soon join these operations.
National Guard Mobilization
Reuters sources confirm plans to deploy National Guard reservists are being finalized. Details regarding troop numbers remain undisclosed, with President Trump expected to announce specifics during an upcoming press conference.
Homeless Relocation Directive
Trump publicly ordered homeless individuals to leave the city immediately via social media, promising shelter "FAR AWAY from the capital." The administration hasn't clarified the legal basis for this directive affecting Washington's estimated 3,800 homeless residents.
Mayoral Opposition
Mayor Muriel Bowser disputes Trump's crime assertions, reporting a 7% overall crime reduction and 26% decrease in violent crime compared to last year - the lowest rates in three decades. She maintains no crime wave exists.
Precedent in Los Angeles
This confrontation mirrors Trump's earlier deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles during immigration protests, which critics condemned as authoritarian overreach.
