Hillyard on the TIMING of Trump's D.C. announcement

Political Landscape & Policy Implications - The US federal government, under the President, is effectively taking over the local DC police department [2] - The President is deploying hundreds of National Guardsmen into Washington DC [2] - DC Mayor expresses unsettlement with the President's actions, marking resistance to federal efforts [5] - The President has a history of targeting American cities, including New York City, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Chicago [5] Geopolitical Implications - The President is scheduled for a one-on-one meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss Russia's war, raising questions about potential peace deals and the US role [4] Crime & Security - Crime in Washington DC is reportedly at a 30-year low, raising questions about the justification for militarization [3] Public Scrutiny & Potential Distractions - Scrutiny surrounds the relationship between Donald Trump and Glain Maxwell, along with questions about the Epstein files [4]