Trump’s D.C. National Guard Surge | Hattiesburg News

A year after President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington D.C., over 4,600 National Guard troops remain on the ground—now extended until January 2029. While crime has dropped sharply, with homicides down 32% and arrests exceeding 16,000, residents and local officials are furious over federal overreach in a city that overwhelmingly votes Democratic. The White House touts safety and beautification, but many see the military presence as an assault on local autonomy. New politicians are stepping up to challenge this power grab, even as legal battles drag on and the president’s control over the district remains unchallenged. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bedcf763662e2fc6