Left, Right & Center Trump calls on National Guard to patrol D.C.
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Aug 15, 2025 Mo Elleithee, Executive Director at Georgetown's Institute of Politics, and Antonia Ferrier, veteran communications strategist, dive into President Trump's controversial ordering of National Guardsmen to patrol D.C. following a crime surge. They discuss potential motives behind this move and the implications for urban policing. The conversation shifts to Trump’s upcoming negotiations with Putin about Ukraine, raising questions about foreign policy strategies. Lastly, they explore America’s cultural landscape, debating the rise of conservatism and its impact on society.
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Military Deployment Frames Crime Narrative
- President Trump ordered 800 National Guardsmen to patrol Washington, D.C., framing it as rescuing the capital from crime and disorder.
- The move follows a high-profile attack but runs counter to falling violent crime trends in the city.
New Normal For Domestic Military Use
- The Trump administration is repurposing military and National Guard forces for domestic law-and-order roles more aggressively than prior administrations.
- Antonia Ferrier predicts further uses of federal forces in cities where the president sees law-and-order issues.
Provide Sustainable Tools, Not Just Troops
- Mo Elleithee urges the White House to provide sustainable support: fill judicial vacancies and restore budgets for hiring police and youth programs.
- He warns against short-term troop deployments that don't address root causes of juvenile crime.
