Summary
United States President Donald Trump announced new security measures in Washington, DC. He ordered more National Guard troops and federal law enforcement to focus on crime in the city. These actions include creating a special unit in the National Guard and hiring more police and prosecutors.
Key Facts
- President Trump introduced new security measures in Washington, DC.
- More than 2,200 National Guard troops are currently deployed in the capital.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was instructed to create a special National Guard unit for public safety.
- Trump ordered hiring more US Park Police and prosecutors to address crime.
- Trump criticized the cashless bail system and ordered federal custody for certain arrests.
- National Guard troops in DC are carrying weapons but can only use them if necessary.
- Federal law enforcement, including ICE, has increased its presence in the city.
- These actions have caused some protests from residents in Washington, DC.
