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Trump Signals Longer D.C. Security Deployment After Skipping Announced Night Patrol

Federal officials tout hundreds of arrests as D.C. leaders and residents question the takeover given falling crime rates.

Washington (United States), 20/01/2025.- US President Donald Trump (2-L) reviews the troops in Emancipation Hall of the US Capitol, during his Inauguration ceremony, in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump was sworn in for a second term as president of the United States on 20 January. (Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/GREG NASH / POOL
Miembros de la Guardia Nacional patrullan Washington D.C.
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El presidente Donald Trump habla con periodistas en la Sala de Prensa James Brady de la Casa Blanca, el lunes 11 de agosto de 2025, en Washington. | Crédito: AP/Alex Brandon

Overview

  • At a police site in Anacostia, Trump told assembled forces they would stay "a long time" and said he wants the city "perfect" after earlier vowing to patrol with police and the National Guard.
  • Authorities say about 630 arrests have been made since the deployment, including 251 arrests of undocumented migrants, and report 86 illegal weapons seized.
  • The security footprint now exceeds 2,000 Guard personnel with reinforcements from Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia augmenting D.C.’s contingent.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and adviser Stephen Miller were loudly booed during a Union Station troop visit as protesters rallied under the "Free D.C." banner.
  • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser cites police data showing recent crime declines and opposes the federal move, while local reports note nightlife slowdowns and incidents such as a Guard Humvee colliding with a civilian car and a protester charged for throwing a sandwich.