Trump Plans to Deploy National Guard and Evict Homeless in Washington, D.C.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard and federalize Washington DC's police to combat crime and homelessness, claiming the city is overrun by violent gangs and criminals, despite statistics showing a decline in crime rates. Protests have emerged outside the White House opposing these actions, and critics argue that homelessness is a broader issue linked to structural economic problems, not crime.
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