Trump's escalating security measures and threats in DC
TL;DR
President Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard and federal law enforcement to Washington, DC, potentially overriding local control under the Home Rule Act, but experts say such actions would be unprecedented and legally complex, especially since DC does not face a significant crime crisis.
- Here’s what could happen if Trump brings the National Guard to DC CNN
- Trump increasing federal law enforcement in DC beginning Thursday night CNN
- A look at Trump’s legal authority over DC as he threatens federal takeover PBS
- 'Big Balls' DC attack update: Police release photo of person of interest FOX 5 DC
- More federal officers to patrol DC as Trump slams crime, threatens takeover NBC4 Washington
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