Saturday, September 06, 2025

National Guard in DC: Crackdown on Crime or Military Occupation? | DW News

Sep 6, 2025 | National Guard troops are patrolling Washington, DC, despite falling crime rates. Critics argue that the deployment ordered by President Trump is a political move aimed at targeting Democrat-led cities. Legal experts and local leaders oppose the military presence, calling it unlawful and unnecessary. A federal judge has now ruled the deployment illegal, raising concerns over cost and the military's role in civil society.