Trump has taken control of law enforcement in D.C., deploying National Guard troops to address an alleged public safety crisis. He described this initiative as a "historic action" to combat crime and restore order. Critics, including local leaders like Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, condemned his approach as factually inaccurate and politically motivated. Many D.C. residents view the federal troop presence as a threat to local autonomy, reminiscent of historical injustices when marginalized communities were targeted under similar pretenses. Activists have been preparing for such actions since 2020, following Trump's controversial troop deployments during racial justice protests.
President Trump's characterization of Oakland is wrong and not grounded in facts, but in fear-mongering. This is not leadership - it's an attempt to score cheap political points by tearing down communities he doesn't understand.
This is liberation day in D.C., and we're going to take our capital back.
Communities had been preparing for a potential federal crackdown in D.C. since the summer of 2020, when Trump deployed troops during racial justice protests.
The prospect of federal troops surging into neighborhoods represented an alarming violation of local agency.
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