Morning Joe National Guard deployed to Washington D.C.
Aug 13, 2025
Elizabeth Bumiller, a writer at large for The New York Times, joins to discuss the National Guard's deployment to Washington D.C., raising questions about local and national responses to rising tensions. The conversation also dives into the implications of President Trump's upcoming summit with Putin amid the Ukraine conflict. Furthermore, they examine the importance of historical representation at the Smithsonian and the potential consequences of altering narratives about America's past.
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Hosts' Irritation With Screeching Doll Craze
- Joe Scarborough described being annoyed by a screeching doll craze that drew thefts and double-locking of the toys.
- Hosts expressed bemusement and personal irritation at the doll trend and its noise.
National Guard Deployment And Limits
- The Trump administration mobilized 800 National Guard troops to Washington for security, crowd management, and perimeter control without arrest powers.
- The deployment is framed as temporary but may be extended until the president declares law and order conditions met.
Perception Versus Data On D.C. Homelessness
- Data shows more than 5,000 homeless in Washington with about 800 unsheltered, yet numbers and perceptions diverge.
- The administration's visible actions aim to address perceptions as much as measured crime or homelessness statistics.