'Not about crime': Maddow Cracks Open Trump's Real Motives in Deploying the National Guard to D.C.

Aug 12, 2025 | "Watch what they do, not what they say." Rachel Maddow shows that Donald Trump is not actually bothered by crime, not just because he is a convicted criminal, but because of many examples of him helping criminals. And what else Trump's actions show is a fondness for using the U.S. military to threaten and intimidate the American people.

Why Trump's Latest Executive Order Is Straight out of the Authoritarian Playbook

Aug 11, 2025 | Trump's latest announcement of federal troops coming to patrol the streets of D.C. is alarming for many reasons but right on brand for the MAGA regime. Steve Schmidt sits down with Terry Moran to discuss the latest executive order and how the media needs to cover it.

Trump to Use Military for Domestic Law Enforcement in Capital: Is This Really about Fighting Crime?

Aug 12, 2025 | On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that he was deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The US capital's police force is also set to come under federal government management. President Trump says the aim is to deal with what he calls the city's "wave of lawlessness." Critics, however, point to statistics indicating violent crime is at its lowest in years. Washington is not part of a US state and has its own rules governing its security structures.

REACTION: Trump Deploys National Guard to Washington DC

Aug 11, 2025 | Trump has already abused the power of the American military and continues to do so with the latest announcement of putting DC police under federal control. Steve Schmidt reacts to Trump's press conference and explains the real reasons behind Trump's controversial decision.

What's behind the US President's Decision to Deploy National Guard to Washington? | DW News

Aug 11, 2025 | Donald Trump is promising to "re-establish law, order, and public safety" in Washington. The US president said he would deploy hundreds of National Guard troops and place the city's police department directly under federal control - promising to "liberate" the US capital. And he painted an apocalyptic picture of the city - although official police statistics show a drop in violent crime

Trump Is Deploying Federal Law Enforcement in D.C. over "Violent Crime"

Aug 11, 2025 | President Donald Trump announced Monday he was putting the Washington, D.C. police department under federal control and deploying National Guard on the streets of the nation's capitol, a striking move taken over the objections of local leaders, who say Trump is exaggerating the city's crime problems.

Trump Orders Homeless He Passed en route to Golf Course to Leave Washington DC

THE GUARDIAN: President demands unhoused residents leave US capital or face eviction and vowed to use officers to make arrests

In a social media post on Sunday, Donald Trump has demanded homeless residents of Washington DC leave the country’s capital or face eviction, and again promised to use federal officers to jail criminals, even though violent crime in the city was at a 30-year low when he took office in January.

“The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Sunday morning, shortly after being driven from the White House to his golf club in Virginia. “We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital.”

The post was illustrated with four photographs, all apparently taken from the president’s motorcade along the route from the White House to his golf course. … » | Robert Mackey | Sunday, August 10, 2025

Demonstrators Hold ANTI-MUSK PROTEST Outside Washington DC Tesla Showroom – LIVE

Started streaming 8 hours ago | On March 22, 2025, a vibrant protest took place outside a Tesla showroom in Washington, D.C., where approximately 100 demonstrators voiced their opposition to Elon Musk's leadership, particularly his role in reducing the federal workforce. The protest featured lively pop music, dancing, and signs, creating a peaceful yet energetic atmosphere. This demonstration is part of a global movement, with similar protests planned worldwide, including 500 demonstrations at Tesla showrooms on March 29, 2025.
Click here to watch the protest.

Trump Blames DEI for Potomac River Plane Crash | The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Jan 31, 2025 | After yesterday's tragic plane crash over the Potomac River, Donald Trump was quick to place the blame on DEI hires in the government. Steve Schmidt looks at Trump's statements about the crash and explains why none of it is based in reality.

Passenger Jet and US Army Helicopter Collide and Crash in Washington DC | BBC News

Jan 30, 2025 | An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport.

The plane then crashed into the Potomac River, officials said, and boats and divers are searching the water for survivors.

The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet - carrying 60 passengers and four crew members - collided with the helicopter as it was approaching the runway at around 21:00 EST (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday.

The plane was coming from Wichita, Kansas, according to the airline.

Democracy Now! People's March: Thousands Rally Against Trump in Washington Ahead of Second Inauguration

Jan 20, 2025 | Ahead of President elect-Donald Trump's second inauguration, thousands of people rallied in Washington, D.C., on Saturday at the People's March to oppose his policies on immigration, abortion, LGBTQ rights, the climate crisis and more. We air voices of resistance from the protest. "All of us deserve to feel like human beings, and all of us deserve to have our rights respected," said Hope Giselle, executive director of the National Trans Visibility March. "Without a democracy, without a true democracy, we all fall to the wayside of corruption and a government that does not see us as human beings, and I refuse to allow that to stand."

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America’s Right-wing Radicals - US Veterans against Democracy | DW Documentary

Jul 13, 2024 | On 6 January 2021, hundreds of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington. Five people were killed and many injured. Some 15 per cent of those involved were former members of the US military or police.

By storming the Capitol, hundreds of supporters of former US President Donald Trump aimed to prevent the Senate and House of Representatives from officially confirming Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential elections. Some 15 per cent of those involved were former members of the US military or police. This shocking statistic prompts an important question: Why are the very people who have sworn an oath to protect the nation’s democracy attacking it?

The US-American filmmaker Charlie Sadoff and his co-writer and producer Kenneth Harbaugh both used to be in the military, something that allowed them to delve deep into the veterans’ world. Through them, they gained access to violent rightwing extremist circles in America, including anti-government militias such as the Proud Boys, the Three Percenters and the Oath Keepers.

These groups - organized and led by well-educated, highly motivated military veterans - represent the greatest threat to democracy in the United States today. The documentary examines the complexity of this development, tracing it back to its historical roots. The smoke over the Capitol may have cleared, but the problem remains: US society remains deeply divided. The groups are still active and the next elections are imminent.

This documentary cannot be embedded on external websites as it is age-restricted. It can only be viewed on YouTube itself. So, in order to watch it, please click here. – Mark

President Trump: The 24 Final Hours in the White House | DW News

Washington has become a fortress city of roadblocks and barricades, and the FBI is vetting all 25,000 people providing security for President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration. Rehearsals of the ceremony are taking place in a city that now resembles a ghost town.

Kim Darroch's Fall from Grace Casts Chill over Washington Ambassadors

THE GUARDIAN: Fellow envoys say they have made similar observations about the Trump administration and deplore the lack of support from Boris Johnson for their UK counterpart

It was like a tennis match with an empty umpire’s chair. On Friday, the British ambassador’s residence in Washington hosted a Wimbledon Watch Party and English Breakfast, with two giant TV screens showing the men’s semi-final. In the ballroom there were bacon and eggs, orange juice and buck’s fizz and, of course, strawberries and cream. But there was no ambassador.

Kim Darroch had left for a planned holiday a day early, officials said, after a “rough week” in which his leaked memos led to abuse from Donald Trump and his resignation, though the ambassador does intend to return for an unspecified period. The embassy considered cancelling the annual Wimbledon event but a mood of “keep calm and carry on” prevailed, not least because of Darroch’s love of tennis. » | David Smith in Washington | Saturday, July 13, 2019

Why Is Washington Closing the PLO's Office? – Inside Story

Over the past 50 years since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, there have been countless talks, negotiations and UN resolutions. And the Palestinian Liberation Organization has been at the forefront of peace talks over the years. But now, Donald Trump's administration says it will shut down the PLO's office in Washington D.C. That's in response to Palestinian efforts to raise the issue of Israel's occupation at the International Criminal Court.

If the U.S. goes ahead with its plans, Palestinians say they will end all communication with Washington. But what will this move mean for Trump's Middle East peace plan?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Qais Abdel Karim - Member of the Palestine Liberation Organization, PLO; Hillary Mann Leverett - Former White House National Security and State department Official; Ian Black - Visiting Senior Fellow at the Middle East Centre, London School of Economics.

The Link Between Saudi Prince's Power Grab and DC Corruption

The power moves by the Saudi kingdom at home and in Lebanon were made easier by buying influence in powerful circles of Washington, DC, says The Intercept's Ryan Grim

"I Could Have Died": Protesters Detail Violent Attack by Turkish President Erdogan's Guards in Washington DC

Last week Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail assaulted a group of peaceful protesters outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence. Video from the scene shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looking on during the assault. It’s not clear if Erdogan gave the order for the attack. The assault came shortly after Erdogan was welcomed to the White House by President Trump. For more, we speak with Seyid Riza Dersimi, who was violently attacked during the protest and rushed by ambulance to the hospital, where he received stitches on his nose and was treated for a head injury. We also speak with Ruken Isik, a Kurdish activist and Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She attended last week’s protest and wrote a piece for The Huffington Post titled "Will Erdogan’s Thugs Face No Consequences for Attacking Us on U.S. Soil?"

Violent Brawl Outside Turkish Embassy in Washington DC

May. 17, 2017 - 0:28 - Clashes erupt between protestors and supporters of Turkish president Erdogan

Violence Erupts at Erdoğan Protest in Washington DC

The Armenian National Committee of America has captured scenes of violent protests on the streets of Washington, DC after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with US President Trump at the White House. According to witnesses, the brawl erupted when the Turkish president’s security detail attacked protesters carrying the flag of the Kurdish PYD party outside the residence.

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Trump Trolls White House Correspondents' Dinner

Donald Trump mocks members of the media attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC during a rally in Pennsylvania. ‘A large group of Hollywood actors and Washington media are consoling each other in a hotel ballroom in our nation’s capital right now,’ Trump says, to cheers. The US president Trump says he ‘could not possibly be more thrilled to be more than 100 miles away from Washington swamp, spending my evening with all of you and a much, much larger crowd and much better people’

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