Why Trump Just Took Over Washington, DC

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President Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, DC, seizing control of the city’s police force and sending in 800 National Guard troops. He says it’s a mission to rescue the capital from violence — but DC’s mayor insists crime is actually at historic lows. Is this a necessary crackdown or political theater? Here’s what’s really happening. WooGlobe Ref : WGA137463 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Washington, D.C. just became the center of a political firestorm.

00:04President Trump is sending 800 National Guard troops to the Capitol,

00:08saying it's to rescue the city from what he calls a crime emergency.

00:12In a fiery 78-minute news conference, Trump declared Liberation Day,

00:17announcing he's taking control of D.C.'s police force under the rarely used Home Rule Act.

00:23His message?

00:24The Capitol is drowning in crime, and federal action is the only way out.

00:29The National Guard will patrol the streets, back up local police, and, Trump says, restore law and order.

00:36But here's the twist.

00:37D.C.'s mayor insists crime is actually at a 30-year low,

00:41and official stats show violent crime down 35% in just one year.

00:45So, is this a bold rescue mission or political theater on a national stage?

00:50Either way, Washington is about to feel the full weight of federal power, and the nation is watching.

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