On Saturday, three Republican governors said they’re sending hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C. to support Trump’s plan to shake up the city’s policing system. This push aims at tackling crime and homelessness.
West Virginia plans to send between 300 and 400 guards, South Carolina will send 200, and Ohio 150, showing the federal effort is ramping up big time.
Protests emerged in the mostly Democratic city as people pushed against this federal move. This followed President Trump’s order to make local police part of a federal team, activating about 800 National Guard troops in D.C.
Trump wants to bring outside troops into Washington to tighten his grip as a response to crime and homelessness, which he calls an emergency.
But local officials disagree, pointing out that violent crime is actually lower now than during Trump’s first term.
The governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio are deploying troops at the request of Trump.
West Virginia’s Governor Patrick Morrisey, backing up his move, said “the state is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital.”
South Carolina’s Henry McMaster agreed to send troops but said they’d return if a natural disaster like a hurricane hit their state.
Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine stated that his troops would be patrolling and adding security, following a request from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
Protesters Gather Against Federal Moves in D.C.
Thousands gathered on Saturday for a protest against Trump’s actions, marching all the way to the White House.
People carried signs saying things like “no fascist takeover of DC” and shouted “no to military occupation”.
Morgan Taylor, a protest organizer, said they wanted enough public outrage to make Trump rethink his plans.
She expressed disbelief: “It’s hot, but I’m glad to be here. It’s good to see all these people out here. I can’t believe that this is happening in this country at this time.”
Trump’s order, signed earlier, claimed the city’s government failed to keep order, impacting federal operations and risking violence against federal workers.
Trump, the 47th US President, argued it hindered the government’s capability to handle more important issues efficiently without violence affecting the workforce.
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