Why Has Trump Sent Troops to DC?

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00:00So National Guard troops have mobilized in Washington, D.C. after President Trump's executive order.

00:07Armored vehicles have been spotted at urban centers and also tourist sites.

00:12So, Rob, tell me what's behind all of this.

00:16It's always a pleasure to be with you in your audience, though.

00:18So thank you for the opportunity.

00:20Quite simply, President Trump is the president of peace and the president of prosperity.

00:27And that doesn't mean it's anything other than just that.

00:31He's focused on the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

00:34He's focused where the White House is located.

00:37He's focused on the crime statistics.

00:41And at the end of the day, yes, D.C. can make the claim that violent crime is down, but there are disputes with that.

00:50So at the end of the day, why shouldn't President Trump mobilize the National Guard legally to ensure the safeguard of the people of the city?

01:01So for me, I think it's common sense.

01:03Why shouldn't they all work together to achieve the goal of having safer streets for the people?

01:10I don't get why any Democrat or any Republican or any American would not warrant this so long as it is being done legally.

01:20And I think that's what matters here.