Trump Orders National Guard to Washington, D.C., and Takeover of City’s Police

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/10/national-guard-trump-dc/

National Guard, in measuring public sentiment about Trump’s federal takeover of DC, has assessed that its mission is perceived as “leveraging fear,” driving a “wedge between citizens and the military,” and promoting a sense of “shame” among some troops and veterans

Yes. NG and military officials - this citizen has been 100% turned against the National Guard. I despise the sight of them. I now know viscerally what an occupation must feel like. Great job!

Honest question, how has the NG negatively impacted you?

Nothing. PP just wants to preach about all the "injustices" of the world. Seeing DC cleaned up was very triggering to some bleeding hearts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting for some Dem to say “We are grateful for the reduction in murders, but it’s not sustainable for the NG to stay long term. That’s why I’m proposing new legislation to build on that success, etc…”
First person to do that gets to be the next Mayor.

Didn't need the national guard here to do that. You need federal prosecutors prosecuting crimes (they weren't and it isn't the DC AG's responsibility) and you need the funding for the MPD and various social services, which the GOP has cut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting for some Dem to say “We are grateful for the reduction in murders, but it’s not sustainable for the NG to stay long term. That’s why I’m proposing new legislation to build on that success, etc…”
First person to do that gets to be the next Mayor.

Didn't need the national guard here to do that. You need federal prosecutors prosecuting crimes (they weren't and it isn't the DC AG's responsibility) and you need the funding for the MPD and various social services, which the GOP has cut.

They only thing I've seen them do is spread mulch and pose for selfies. Those jobs seemed like they were already being done here in DC. They seem nice enough and I'm not intimidated by them, but I'm sure many of them would rather be back with their families and doing their regular jobs. A large percentage of NG are involved in law enforcement agencies, which are tremendously short staffed now across the country, so it doesn't seem great to pull them away from that job to spread mulch in a NPS park.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/10/national-guard-trump-dc/

National Guard, in measuring public sentiment about Trump’s federal takeover of DC, has assessed that its mission is perceived as “leveraging fear,” driving a “wedge between citizens and the military,” and promoting a sense of “shame” among some troops and veterans

Yes. NG and military officials - this citizen has been 100% turned against the National Guard. I despise the sight of them. I now know viscerally what an occupation must feel like. Great job!

Honest question, how has the NG negatively impacted you?

By being armed and present for the purpose of politically motivated repression.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/10/national-guard-trump-dc/

National Guard, in measuring public sentiment about Trump’s federal takeover of DC, has assessed that its mission is perceived as “leveraging fear,” driving a “wedge between citizens and the military,” and promoting a sense of “shame” among some troops and veterans

Yes. NG and military officials - this citizen has been 100% turned against the National Guard. I despise the sight of them. I now know viscerally what an occupation must feel like. Great job!

Honest question, how has the NG negatively impacted you?

Nothing. PP just wants to preach about all the "injustices" of the world. Seeing DC cleaned up was very triggering to some bleeding hearts.

False.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/10/national-guard-trump-dc/

National Guard, in measuring public sentiment about Trump’s federal takeover of DC, has assessed that its mission is perceived as “leveraging fear,” driving a “wedge between citizens and the military,” and promoting a sense of “shame” among some troops and veterans

Yes. NG and military officials - this citizen has been 100% turned against the National Guard. I despise the sight of them. I now know viscerally what an occupation must feel like. Great job!

Honest question, how has the NG negatively impacted you?

Nothing. PP just wants to preach about all the "injustices" of the world. Seeing DC cleaned up was very triggering to some bleeding hearts.

Seriously? Trump said he deployed the NG because of a safety emergency. Spreading mulch clearly means it was not a safety emergency. Our city was and has always been beautiful.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting for some Dem to say “We are grateful for the reduction in murders, but it’s not sustainable for the NG to stay long term. That’s why I’m proposing new legislation to build on that success, etc…”
First person to do that gets to be the next Mayor.

Didn't need the national guard here to do that. You need federal prosecutors prosecuting crimes (they weren't and it isn't the DC AG's responsibility) and you need the funding for the MPD and various social services, which the GOP has cut.

They only thing I've seen them do is spread mulch and pose for selfies. Those jobs seemed like they were already being done here in DC. They seem nice enough and I'm not intimidated by them, but I'm sure many of them would rather be back with their families and doing their regular jobs. A large percentage of NG are involved in law enforcement agencies, which are tremendously short staffed now across the country, so it doesn't seem great to pull them away from that job to spread mulch in a NPS park.

On DC land, DC takes care of these things. On federal land, it is supposed to be the National Park Service. Maybe it is time for the feds to turn that land over to DC to maintain so it doesn't require calling up the national guard to deal with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting for some Dem to say “We are grateful for the reduction in murders, but it’s not sustainable for the NG to stay long term. That’s why I’m proposing new legislation to build on that success, etc…”
First person to do that gets to be the next Mayor.

Didn't need the national guard here to do that. You need federal prosecutors prosecuting crimes (they weren't and it isn't the DC AG's responsibility) and you need the funding for the MPD and various social services, which the GOP has cut.

They only thing I've seen them do is spread mulch and pose for selfies. Those jobs seemed like they were already being done here in DC. They seem nice enough and I'm not intimidated by them, but I'm sure many of them would rather be back with their families and doing their regular jobs. A large percentage of NG are involved in law enforcement agencies, which are tremendously short staffed now across the country, so it doesn't seem great to pull them away from that job to spread mulch in a NPS park.

On DC land, DC takes care of these things. On federal land, it is supposed to be the National Park Service. Maybe it is time for the feds to turn that land over to DC to maintain so it doesn't require calling up the national guard to deal with it.

Most people don’t understand the nuances between DC and the Feds and who has jurisdiction over what. It is critical to know.