BREAKING: Trump placing D.C. police under federal control, deploying National Guard

Public Safety Concerns - The document mentions a perceived crisis of crime, bloodshed, and squalor in Washington, DC [1] - It references violent gangs, criminals, and homeless individuals as contributing to the problem [3] - The President is invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act [1] - The National Guard is being deployed to reestablish law and order [2] Crime Statistics & Reality Check - Violent crime in DC reportedly increased after the pandemic but has since plummeted to historic lows [4] - There have been 99 murders in DC this year, along with gun crimes and carjackings [4] - DC does not rank among the 25 most violent cities in the United States [4] - The President's portrayal of the situation is described as not based in reality [3][5] Proposed Solutions - Placing the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control is proposed [2]