Trump Plans to Patrol Washington Streets with Military

President Donald Trump announced plans to personally patrol the streets of Washington D.C. alongside police and military forces, including National Guard troops recently deployed to the capital. This move follows his federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department and the deployment of about 2,000 National Guard members from multiple states, aimed at addressing what he describes as a crime emergency. Despite Trump's claims, local police statistics and the district attorney's office report no evidence of increased crime, and many residents oppose the military presence. The planned patrol has sparked controversy and protests, with National Guardsmen visible in tourist-heavy areas not known for significant violence. White House officials confirmed that security measures would accompany the president's appearance, but detailed plans have not been publicly disclosed. The initiative is part of Trump's broader effort to assert federal control over Washington D.C.'s law enforcement amid ongoing debates about public safety in the city.