Summary
President Trump has announced plans to use National Guard troops to increase federal control over Washington DC. This decision is part of a wider effort to address crime in the city, following an incident involving an attempted carjacking.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to increase federal control over Washington DC.
- The U.S. military is preparing to activate National Guard troops in the district.
- The decision is in response to an alleged attempted carjacking in the city.
- A staff member of the DOGE was injured during this carjacking attempt.
- President Trump has expressed a desire to "exert my powers" over the capital.