Donald Trump Launches ‘Liberation Day in D.C.,’ Deploys National Guard to ‘Take Our Capital BACK’ [WATCH]

President Donald Trump on Monday announced a sweeping federal intervention in Washington, D.C., aimed at addressing violent crime, gang activity, and public disorder in the nation’s capital, as reported by The New York Post.

The move includes deploying the National Guard to city streets and placing the Metropolitan Police Department under temporary federal control.

President Trump announces he is invoking the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and deploy the National Guard.

“This is Liberation Day in D.C. — and we’re going to take our capital BACK.” pic.twitter.com/aqov60mrCW

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 11, 2025

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Speaking from the White House, President Trump cited the District’s persistently high crime rate and a recent Aug. 3 incident in which a former Department of Government Efficiency staffer was attacked while trying to stop an attempted carjacking by a group of 10 teens.

HOLY CRAP! Trump just said this is only the beginning of his efforts to CLEAN UP Democrat hellholes!

Liberate EVERY LAST Democratic controlled metropolitan area!

Americans should NOT be forced to live in dangerous conditions! pic.twitter.com/NUZJyhc6OE

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“You spit, and we hit. They can hit real hard.”

Trump noted that the D.C. National Guard falls under his direct authority, unlike National Guard units in the states, which are commanded by governors. He said that if necessary, active-duty military personnel could also be deployed to assist local law enforcement.

Trump: You Spit, We Hit!

“They’re standing there and people are spitting in their face and they’re not allowed to do anything. But now they are allowed to do whatever the hell they want.”https://t.co/pzAQGnZzwg pic.twitter.com/3TQMe18N1v

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Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973, the president can direct the Metropolitan Police Department for federal purposes for up to 30 days.

Trump said the move was part of a broader goal to make the city “one of the safest, cleanest, and most beautiful cities anywhere in the world.”

The president announced that homeless encampments would be removed from all public areas, including parks and underpasses. He also directed the U.S. Park Police, under the supervision of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, to oversee the removal of graffiti.

“It’s becoming a situation of complete and total lawlessness, and we get rid of the slums too,” Trump said.

“We have slums here. We get rid of them. I know it’s not politically correct. You’ll say, oh, so terrible. No. We get rid of the slums where they live, caravans of mass youth rampage through city streets at all times of the day.”

TRUMP: “We have slums here. We’re getting rid of them. I know it’s not politically correct — you’ll say, ‘Oh, so terrible.’ No. We’re getting rid of the slums where they live.” pic.twitter.com/gVUEuHa5VW

— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 11, 2025

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has recently implemented curfews in parts of the city to keep minors off the streets, in some cases as early as 7 p.m. She has argued that crime rates are falling, but President Trump disputed her claims, calling the reported statistics “phony.”

He said Attorney General Pam Bondi will be reviewing the data.

Trump framed the crackdown as both a law enforcement and public safety measure, signaling that it would remain in effect until violent crime, gang activity, and public disorder are significantly reduced.

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