Trump takes over US Capital: Puts police under his control, deploys National Guard

Donald Trump declared a plan to 'liberate' Washington, D.C., citing concerns over crime and homelessness. He intends to deploy the National Guard and place the city's police under federal control, disputing official data showing a decline in violent crime. Trump's actions follow an assault on a former White House staffer.Donald Trump declared a plan to 'liberate' Washington, D.C., citing concerns over crime and homelessness. He intends to deploy the National Guard and place the city's police under federal control, disputing official data showing a decline in violent crime. Trump's actions follow an assault on a former White House staffer.2025-08-11T16:23:13.000Z{}Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:23:13 GMT