WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s activating the National Guard to help reduce crime across Washington. Joined by some members of his Cabinet in a packed briefing room, the Republican president said he was putting the District of Columbia’s police under federal control and declaring a public safety emergency. Demonstrators gathered outside […]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s activating the National Guard to help reduce crime across Washington. Joined by some members of his Cabinet in a packed briefing room, the Republican president said he was putting the District of Columbia’s police under federal control and declaring a public safety emergency.
Demonstrators gathered outside the White House to protest Trump’s moves.
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