14 Aug 2025, 16:56
Trump Controls Washington Police During Protests
- Trump announced control over Washington police for 30 days.
- Protests erupted over the control points established by civil rights groups.
- The city mayor prohibited statements about high crime rates.
President of the USA Donald Trump announced control over Washington police, deploying the National Guard to the city. This decision, which lasts for 30 days, was made due to what Trump described as a rise in crime. It is noted that this data indicates that violent crime in Washington reached its highest level in 30 years in 2024.
In the meantime, on September 14, 2025, federal civil rights organizations organized a control point in Washington, where they detained drivers for minor violations, such as the absence of seat belts. This led to protests, during which more than 100 people were arrested for violating their rights. One woman was detained.
Trump, commenting on the situation, stated that the police now have the right to act without restrictions, and his comments provoked outrage among civil rights lawyers. They believe that such rhetoric could spur police to violate constitutional rights of citizens.
The National Guard began arriving in Washington this week, and the Trump administration reported more than 100 arrests since the announcement of control. Trump also emphasized that he could declare a state of emergency to continue control over the police if Congress does not support his initiative.
The mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowser, prohibited statements about high crime rates in the city, asserting that Washington is not a "dangerous city." Meanwhile, members of the city council emphasized that cooperation between local civil rights organizations and federal agencies was constructive before Trump's intervention.
Tags: USA/Politics/Crime