Donald Trump announced that the National Guard would be deployed in Washington streets in his fight against crime. “Today is a day of liberation. We are reclaiming our capital,” the US president said.
Donald Trump Sends National Guard to Washington Streets
On Monday, August 11, during a White House press briefing, President Donald Trump announced that the National Guard would be deployed across Washington, D.C. He called the action a “day of liberation” and declared that the capital was being reclaimed. Trump described the move as a historic operation aimed at combating crime.
Trump Announces Effort to Restore Law, Order and Security
Trump explained that his campaign’s goal is to restore law, order and security in the United States. He said the initiative would start in Washington, but the action would “continue further.” The president added that he could involve the armed forces if the situation required it.
National Guard on Washington Streets: Trump Promises Capital Greatness
Trump also posted on Truth Social, stating: “Washington will be liberated today! Crime, barbarity, filth and noise will vanish. I will make our capital great again. Days of ruthless killing and hurting innocent people end.” He vowed that the capital would be great once more and that the cycle of violent crime would cease.
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