调兵“夺回”首都 特朗普为何这样做
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-12 14:17

Core Points - President Trump ordered the deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to address rising violent crime and homelessness issues, claiming it as a historic action to "liberate" the capital [1][3] - The measures include federal government takeover of the D.C. police department and clearing homeless encampments [1][3] - The immediate trigger for these actions was a violent incident involving a 19-year-old man in D.C. [3][4] Government Response - The deployment of the National Guard and federal control of the police faced strong opposition from D.C. Mayor Bowser and local citizens, who argued that the crime situation was exaggerated and that the measures would not effectively address crime [2][5] - Mayor Bowser described the federal takeover as "unprecedented" and an infringement on D.C.'s autonomy [5][7] - Local officials suggested that strengthening the judicial system would be a more effective solution to crime [7] Legal and Political Context - The National Guard in D.C. is directly controlled by the President, unlike state National Guards [6] - Trump's actions are legally permissible under the D.C. Home Rule Act, which allows federal intervention in emergencies [9] - However, further federal control over D.C. may face significant challenges, particularly in Congress, where Democrats could block such efforts [9] Future Developments - The duration of the National Guard's deployment and federal control of the police has not been specified, but it could last weeks or months [8] - Approximately 500 federal law enforcement personnel will also be deployed to assist in crime reduction efforts [8] - There are ongoing discussions among Democrats to push for D.C. statehood to enhance local governance and control over law enforcement [9]