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August 19, 2025

Letters from an American

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Political Militarization of Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C.

This chapter examines the Trump administration's deployment of federal agents and the National Guard in Washington, D.C., highlighting a shift in FBI leadership's approach towards national policing. It also discusses the implications of this militarization amid the irony of increased security in low-crime areas.

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