Credit: Daniel Torok (White House) Three Republican states—Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee—have committed their National Guard troops to provide support in Washington, D.C. This initiative aims to assist the Trump Administration in addressing what they describe as a growing crisis involving crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi confirmed the deployment of “approximately 200” soldiers, emphasizing the necessity of restoring safety. He stated, “Crime is out of control there, and it’s clear something must be done.”
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry also announced his state would send 135 troops. He articulated a strong message about maintaining order by declaring, “We are a nation of law and order. Our capital is a reflection of our nation’s respect, beauty, and standards.” His commitment underscores the sentiment among these leaders that lawlessness cannot be allowed to prevail.
DC Councilwoman Brooke Pinto, however, took a different stance, voicing her disapproval of the National Guard’s arrival. She presented claims that crime is at a “30-year crime low” in the district. Her comments seem to aim at minimizing concerns about safety while predicting a return to business as usual as schools prepare to reopen.
This surge in National Guard presence follows President Trump’s urgent declaration of a “public safety emergency” in D.C., which involved federal oversight of local police forces. The recent actions underscore a significant push from the federal government to regain control amidst rising crime, homelessness, and illegal immigration challenges. Trump’s previous activation of more than 800 National Guard personnel was part of efforts to tackle these ongoing issues.
The combined troop count now includes hundreds from West Virginia, Ohio, South Carolina, and other Republican-led states. This aligns with Trump’s memorandum that allows state leaders to mobilize their National Guard units in support of federal initiatives. This development highlights a strategic, coordinated response geared towards reestablishing order on the streets of the capital.
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