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Trump takes over US Capital: Puts police under his control, deploys National Guard

IndiaTimes Monday, 11 August 2025 ()
Donald Trump declared a plan to 'liberate' Washington, D.C., citing concerns over crime and homelessness. He intends to deploy the National Guard and place the city's police under federal control, disputing official data showing a decline in violent crime. Trump's actions follow an assault on a former White House staffer.
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