President Trump announced plans to temporarily take control of the Washington, D.C. police department and deploy 800 National Guard troops in response to recent events. This move has raised concerns among local authorities and residents.
The takeover is seen as a step by President Trump to exert more control over the nation’s capital. However, experts say it may not be an effective solution to address underlying issues within the D.C. police department.
Campbell Robertson, a reporter for The New York Times, will provide further analysis on this development in our upcoming special report.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010334810/trumps-takeover-of-dc-policing.html