Trump Activates National Guard, Federalizes Police in Washington

President Donald Trump shows crime statistics as he delivers remarks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 11, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that he will activate hundreds of National Guard troops to be in

Trump Places DC Police Under Federal Control, Orders National Guard to Washington

President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that he will activate hundreds of National Guard troops to be in the nation’s capital to deal with the issue of crime. “This is Liberation Day

Watch Live: Trump holds news conference on D.C. crime amid federal takeover threat

Washington — President Trump is holding a news conference Monday morning to address crime in the nation’s capital amid an effort to scale up law enforcement in Washington, D.C., after the president suggested a possible federal takeover. The Trump administration deployed about 450 federal law enforcement officers overnight Sunday across D.C. from a number of