The US military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, DC, as a part of President Trumpโs sweeping federal crackdown on crime in the nationโs capital, according to authorities.
Trump has yet to make a final decision about the activation of federal troops, but the National Guard is readying to deploy them, two US officials with knowledge of the operation confirmed to Reuters.
The preparation comes as 120 FBI agents from across the country have already begun patrolling DC streets overnight and backing up area cops at carjacking hot spots, despite many lacking local patrol work training, the Washington Post reported.
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Update:
๐ปTrump announces steps to tackle homelessness and crime in DC
๐ปTrump says “Washington, D.C. will be LIBERATED today!” and that he will “MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN!”
๐ปPresident Donald Trump is expected to announce the activation of hundreds of DC National Guard troops this morning as part of his effort to address crime in the nationโs capital, two US officials told CNN.
๐ปPresident Donald Trump announced Monday that he is placing the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to the city, saying the move is aimed at restoring order in the nationโs capital.
๐ปPresident Donald Trump said he is designating Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terry Cole as interim federal commissioner of the DC Metropolitan Police Department.
๐ปPresident Donald Trump said that his administration is going to change the statues relating to cash bail in cities like New York City, Chicago and Washington, DC.
๐ปPresident Donald Trump said the Department of Defense stands ready to deploy active-duty military to address crime in Washington, but added that he doesnโt think itโll be necessary.
