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Published August 12, 2025last updated August 13, 2025President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to deploy the National Guard in the capital has come into force as protests against the move continue. Follow DW for all the updates.
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Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to Washington and ordred a federal takeover of the capital city’s police forceImage: Jemal Countess/UPI Photo/picture allianceSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to knowWhat you need to know:
800 National Guard troops start arriving in Washington Washington police placed under temporary federal control Protests against the move continue taking place in the city DC mayor says city to “make sure we use” the extra forces deployed in city Skip next section Washington mayor changes tone over National Guard deploymentAugust 13, 2025
Washington mayor changes tone over National Guard deploymentWashington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city would make use of the additional law enforcement officersImage: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo/picture allianceWashington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city would “make sure it uses” the the extra man power after President Donald Trump demployed the National Guard and assumed federal control over the capital city’s police force.
This comes despite Bowser earlier calling the Trump administration’s move “unsettling and unprecedented.”
At a press conference on Tuesday, Bowser attempted to put a positive spin on the situation.
“How we got here or what we think about the circumstances — right now we have more police, and we want to make sure we use them,” she told reporters.
The National Guard would not have the power to make any arrests, and troops will carry no weapons but will have their standard issues firearms, usually rifles, close at hand, officials said.
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Skip next section National Guard troops arrive in WashingtonAugust 12, 2025
National Guard troops arrive in WashingtonSome 800 National Guard troops who are set to be deployed in Washington started arriving in the city on Tuesday.
A steady stream of uniformed soldiers were seen at the National Guard headquarters, loading supplies including ammunition and ready-to-eat meals.
President Donald Trump’s justified the deployment by labeling Washington a “lawless city,” with very little to support that claim.
A Department of Justice report showed violent crime in Washington was down by 35% since 2023.
Troops were seen outside the National Guard’s Washington headquartersImage: Bonnie Cash/UPI Photo/picture alliance https://p.dw.com/p/4ytGm
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Welcome to our coverageFelix Tamsut | Zac Crellin
US President Donald Trump’s decision to take over local police in Washington, DC and send in members of the National Guard will become a reality as some 800 troops deploy in capital city.
Protests against the move have been taking place ever since Trump’s announcement of the move, also resulting in clashes with security forces.
We’ll have all the updates as the National Guard arrives in DC.
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