National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects 'authoritarian push'

Published: 8/13/2025
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects 'authoritarian push'
National Guard troops have been deployed in Washington DC by President Donald Trump amid claims of rising crime rates. Mayor Muriel Bowser rejected the move as an "authoritarian push." Meanwhile, FBI data shows a decrease in crime in the city last year, despite recent incidents prompting increased security measures. The deployment comes as tensions rise between federal agents and local officials in the capital.