Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Trump Takes Control of DC Police, Deploys National Guard
President Trump has decided to take charge of the police in Washington, D.C., and send in the National Guard.
He says this is because of rising crime and a need to help the homeless.
The law allows him to do this in an emergency, but the mayor of D.C. says she is still in charge of the police.
The National Guard will assist law enforcement, and the situation could last for up to 30 days if Congress is notified.
President Trump announced he is taking temporary control of the DC police department.
Approximately 800 National Guard troops will be deployed to assist law enforcement.
Trump cited a surge in crime and the need to remove the homeless population.
The Home Rule Act allows presidential control under emergency conditions.
Mayor Bowser maintains that the police department remains under her direction.
- Who
- President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Mayor Muriel Bowser, National Guard, DC Metropolitan Police Department.
- What
- President Trump taking control of the DC police and deploying the National Guard.
- When
- Announcement made with deployment to begin this week.
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- Trump stated that the measures are needed to address a surge in crime and address the homeless population.
Mayor Bowser/City Officials
President Trump
Crime Trends
Mayor Bowser/City Officials
Violent crime at a 30-year low.
President Trump
Rising violence endangering public servants, citizens and tourists.
- Action
- Federal takeover of DC police and National Guard deployment
- Presidential Authority
- Invoking Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act
- Number of Troops
- Approximately 800
- Deployment Status
- Title 32
- Tasks
- Assist Law Enforcement, ensure public safety, potential removal of homeless population.
- Mayor's Stance
- Maintains control of the police department.
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