Do you support President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force and deployment of the National Guard?
Trump Seizes Control of D.C. Police and Deploys National Guard
On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., invoking Section 740 of the 1973 Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control. The move also deployed the National Guard and increased the presence of federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, DHS, and ICE. Trump cited rising violent crime as justification, though official data shows a steep drop—up to 35%—in recent years. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other local leaders condemned the takeover as unprecedented and undemocratic, warning it threatens D.C.’s home rule. Legal experts note that extending federal control beyond 30 days would require Congressional approval. The move has sparked a national debate over public safety, states’ rights, and presidential power.
Options
- Yes, it’s necessary for safety
- No, it’s an abuse of power
- Only temporarily
- Not sure