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President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Rionxee - Aug 11, 2025
President Trump invoked Section 740 of the 1973 Home Rule Act, something no president has ever done. Essentially, now there is Federal control over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.
This is in response to rising crime within Washington D.C. Two nights ago, a violent group of youths gathered in D.C. and caused chaos - similar to what has happened previously this summer. A youth curfew has also been put into effect.
Donald Trump pledges to make D.C. safe again.
I can say personally, D.C. has been very unsafe and I visit frequently. In the last 4 times I have been there, there have been violent attacks on members of the public.
https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/08/11/trump-national-guard-dc-police
https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-youth-curfew-credited-with-quieter-streets-and-no-violations-in-designated-zones-president-trump-washington-dc-federal-law-enforcement-presence-ice-ero-us-park-police-atf-activity
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/juvenile-arrested-shooting-other-juveniles-navy-yard-police
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - RangoWorld - Aug 12, 2025
Hmm. If he really oversees this one that maybe safety of the region can be improved.
But still this kind of stuff is a double edged sword. Not often you can just clamp stuff down with just fist. Maintaining peace is hard
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Prepper - Aug 12, 2025
I can't hate on this fully, keep in mind I am very well in support of police reform due to corrupt police overstepping their powers and being trigger happy but many states and cities have been pretty damn soft on violent crime, rioting, looting, etc.
It always just gets brushed under the rug, while states tout good progress when in reality it is only very slight improvement over decades.
People should be able to walk these streets and feel safe, people should be able to sleep in their homes with no worries, businesses shouldn't have to worry about closing down due to repetitive looting.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - plops - Aug 12, 2025
Welp, its just a step closer to martial law. Next thing you know, the military will be at your door for criticizing Isreal.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Jamika - Aug 12, 2025
Can someone explain what this mean in details?
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Prepper - Aug 12, 2025
(Aug 12, 2025 02:57 PM)Jamika Wrote: Can someone explain what this mean in details?
It means that the federal government has taken control of the police force in DC and it is not longer under the control of the city.
This means the federal government can change/set policies, procedures and crack down on crime that the city government may have been slacking on.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Rionxee - Aug 13, 2025
(Aug 12, 2025 09:32 AM)Prepper Wrote: I can't hate on this fully, keep in mind I am very well in support of police reform due to corrupt police overstepping their powers and being trigger happy but many states and cities have been pretty damn soft on violent crime, rioting, looting, etc.
It always just gets brushed under the rug, while states tout good progress when in reality it is only very slight improvement over decades.
People should be able to walk these streets and feel safe, people should be able to sleep in their homes with no worries, businesses shouldn't have to worry about closing down due to repetitive looting.
I will say, if there is any police department in need of a serious overhaul it is D.C. Metro. Not only do they have an extremely lax enforcement of the law in the district but they have consistently been mentioned in the news regarding corruption within their ranks.
I was in D.C. when two Israeli embassy staffers were murdered, I was also present for the "youth" takeover of Navy Yard which of course ended in a shooting. I have also been present in D.C. when multiple U.S. government staffers have been attacked.
It is not safe to walk around outside of the U.S. Capitol Grounds - I have only really felt safe walking the grounds of the Capitol building since the police presence is extremely heightened. I'm looking forward to being able to visit and walk freely without worrying about being mugged or worse.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - The Pact - Aug 13, 2025
(Aug 13, 2025 02:12 AM)Rionxee Wrote: I was in D.C. when two Israeli embassy staffers were murdered,
What? ☹️Why hasn't this been major news? Haven't heard anything about it.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Rionxee - Aug 13, 2025
(Aug 13, 2025 02:39 AM)The Pact Wrote: What? ☹️Why hasn't this been major news? Haven't heard anything about it.
Right here my friend: https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-set-seek-hate-crime-charges-israeli-embassy-staffers-shooting/story?id=124389726
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - The Pact - Aug 13, 2025
(Aug 13, 2025 02:46 AM)Rionxee Wrote: Right here my friend: https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-set-seek-hate-crime-charges-israeli-embassy-staffers-shooting/story?id=124389726
Thank you. <3
Remember when everyone was blaming Hillary Clinton for Benghazi?
This is horrifying.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - Prepper - Aug 15, 2025
(Aug 13, 2025 02:12 AM)Rionxee Wrote: I will say, if there is any police department in need of a serious overhaul it is D.C. Metro. Not only do they have an extremely lax enforcement of the law in the district but they have consistently been mentioned in the news regarding corruption within their ranks.
I was in D.C. when two Israeli embassy staffers were murdered, I was also present for the "youth" takeover of Navy Yard which of course ended in a shooting. I have also been present in D.C. when multiple U.S. government staffers have been attacked.
It is not safe to walk around outside of the U.S. Capitol Grounds - I have only really felt safe walking the grounds of the Capitol building since the police presence is extremely heightened. I'm looking forward to being able to visit and walk freely without worrying about being mugged or worse.
Do you go there often just for visits or other reasons? I never been there id love to one day visit and see the capitol building, white house, library of congress, I know they usually have the declaration of independence on display I would like to see it.
But of course with all of the crime it isn't really a priority on my list until that gets solved.
RE: President Trump Federalizes D.C. Police - The Pact - Aug 18, 2025
So, are any of you under a curfew now because of this stuff?