Trump takes control of police in DC

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The NYT News Service

Washington DC, United States (August 12, 2025) .-05:00 hrs

Trump took control of the Washington police force for 30 days yesterday, claiming the city is overrun by "thirsty criminals." Credit: Special

President Donald Trump took control of the U.S. capital's police force for 30 days yesterday and mobilized 800 National Guard members to combat crime in a city he claimed was overrun by "thirsty criminals," even though crime rates in Washington, D.C., are declining.