Trump's Federal Crackdown: West Virginia National Guard Mobilizes in D.C.

West Virginia National Guard members are deploying to Washington D.C. as part of the Trump administration's federal crackdown on crime and homelessness. The initiative includes federalizing local police forces and increased presence of federal agents, leading to mixed reactions from local residents and officials.

Hundreds of members of the West Virginia National Guard are set to deploy across Washington D.C. as part of the Trump administration's initiative to overhaul policing through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness. The deployment, announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey, will see 300 to 400 personnel arriving in the nation's capital.

Morrisey emphasized the pride in standing with President Trump, stating that the National Guard troops represent the best of West Virginia. Their mission is part of a broader federal effort to restore order and beauty to Washington D.C., a city that has seen federal agents and National Guard troops mobilize recently.

This move has generated varied reactions from residents and city leaders, who must comply with federal mandates despite reservations. As local officials evaluate how to work within these constraints, Mayor Muriel Bowser has urged Washingtonians to unite and exhibit resilience in the face of these unprecedented challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)