Majority Oppose Trump National Guard Deployment Washington DC

Recent polls reveal significant public opposition to President Donald Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., with approval ratings ranging from 38% to 42%. The deployment, intended to address crime in the capital, has drawn strong partisan divides: Republicans largely support the move, while Democrats and independents predominantly oppose it. Trump has invoked the Home Rule Act to direct D.C. police and has signaled potential troop deployments in other major cities like Chicago, which has met with criticism from Democratic officials. Overall, Trump’s handling of crime receives a 42% approval rating, contributing to his relatively low overall job approval of around 40%. Critics, including local leaders like Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, question the effectiveness and political motivations behind the troop deployments, especially as crime rates in some cities have declined since the pandemic. These developments underscore deep partisan and gender splits in public opinion amid ongoing debates about federal versus local law enforcement authority.