National Guard soldiers are seen in DC as part of Trump’s display of strength.
National Guard Patrols Washington Amid Crime Concerns National Guard troops have started to show up in Washington, D.C., after President Trump expressed worries about rising crime levels. He initiated their deployment while patrolling city streets. Beginning Tuesday, the Columbia Army National Guard began patrolling, with some service members meeting with Army Secretary Dandriscoll. Several military […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser reverses her backing for Trump’s National Guard deployment, calling it an ‘authoritarian move’
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is a Democrat, has shifted her stance regarding President Trump’s decision to mobilize the National Guard to address crime in the city, emphasizing that residents must take an active role in safeguarding their community and its governance. This significant change in Bowser’s viewpoint emerged shortly after she began to […]
National Guard deploys in DC to back Trump’s efforts against crime
National Guard Deploys in Washington, D.C. This Tuesday marked the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., just one day after President Trump issued an executive order to tackle rising crime concerns in the capital. The US military announced this on social media, sharing images of military humvees stationed near the Washington Monument at […]
China Promises Support to Brazil in Protecting Its ‘National Sovereignty’ from Trump
During a conversation on Monday, China’s leader Xi Jinping expressed support for Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, specifically regarding Brazil’s “state sovereignty” in trade negotiations with the United States. Xi also agreed to assist Lula in forming a global coalition aimed at addressing unilateral protectionist measures. Although the discussion was relayed through China’s state news […]
Media’s bizarre reactions to Trump activating the DC National Guard
Media Reaction to Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment In response to President Donald Trump’s announcement on Monday concerning the deployment of the DC National Guard to address crime in the capital, mainstream media is actively discussing the implications. Trump indicated that he would temporarily place the DC metropolitan police under federal control and that armed […]
Schiff criticizes Trump for using the National Guard and placing DC police under federal control
Schiff Criticism of Trump’s Actions Amid National Guard Deployment Senator Adam Schiff from California has expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s strategy regarding the deployment of the National Guard and its impact on public safety in Washington, D.C. His remarks came as a trial opened concerning the deployment of California State Guard forces to […]
Pentagon is preparing a National Guard response team for possible civil disturbances, according to a report.
According to reports, the Pentagon has a plan in place for a “reaction force” consisting of hundreds of National Guard members who can be deployed at a moment’s notice to manage civil unrest. This plan, as noted in the Washington Post, involves 600 troops who can be ready to respond within an hour. They are […]
National Guard soldiers likely to be sent to DC on Tuesday
National Guard members started arriving in Washington on Tuesday morning, just a day after President Trump announced the deployment of about 800 troops to tackle what he described as rampant violent crime in the city. According to White House officials speaking to a network affiliated with The Hill, the military has checked in at the […]
Trump aims to pay tribute to traitors and racist stories in our national parks and monuments.
Under the Trump administration’s initiative to restore “Truth and Sanity” in American History, visitors to national parks are now encouraged to report any “inappropriate” markers or displays. This comes alongside some public commentary, wherein park rangers have called for increased funding and support for the parks. One visitor at Yellowstone even expressed frustration that bison […]
McCabe: The National Guard lacks the necessary policing skills
Former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe commented on President Trump’s recent decision to deploy National Guard troops, suggesting it might not be effective due to the soldiers’ lack of familiarity with community policing. “Even the most skilled and well-trained FBI agents, including those in the SWAT team, understand this,” McCabe told CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “They […]