Pentagon Sends 800 National Guard Troops As Trump Seizes Control Of Washington DC Police

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The Pentagon has deployed 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in a sweeping federal crackdown on crime. President Donald Trump has taken direct control of the city’s police, vowing to restore order after a surge in violence. The move has sparked both support and fear as federal forces tighten their grip on America’s capital.