President Trump is finally taking action to clean up the mess in our nation’s capital. He deployed 800 National Guard troops to Washington D.C. this week after crime spiraled completely out of control. The president also took temporary control of the city’s police department because local leaders have failed miserably.
For too long, hardworking Americans and tourists have been afraid to walk the streets of Washington. Violent criminals have been running wild while weak politicians did nothing. Trump promised law and order during his campaign and now he’s delivering on that promise.
The National Guard began round-the-clock operations this week under Army Colonel Larry Doane. About 100 to 200 troops will patrol the streets at any given time while others handle support duties. These brave soldiers will work alongside federal agents to restore safety to our capital.
Local D.C. residents are finally seeing real leadership after years of failed liberal policies. The troops are focusing on the National Mall and other key areas where crime has gotten worse. This is exactly what Americans voted for when they elected Trump.
The president has every right to take control of D.C. since it falls under federal authority. Unlike state governors who tie the hands of law enforcement, Trump is letting these officers do their jobs properly. No more catch and release policies that put criminals back on the streets.
Critics are already whining about Trump’s decisive action but they offer no real solutions. These are the same people who let crime explode in the first place. They care more about protecting criminals than protecting innocent Americans.
This deployment shows what real leadership looks like when public safety is on the line. Trump isn’t playing games or making empty promises like his predecessor. He’s using every tool available to make our streets safe again.
The National Guard will stay in D.C. until law and order is fully restored. This is just the beginning of Trump’s plan to take back our cities from the criminals and weak politicians who enabled them. America is finally getting the strong leadership it desperately needs.