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Republican Support for Trump’s Actions: many Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have expressed concerns about crime in D.C.and support Trump’s efforts to address it. Rep. Andy Ogles even jokingly suggested giving Trump a third term to run D.C.
Democratic Opposition: Democrats in Congress and local government strongly oppose Trump’s takeover, viewing it as a threat to democracy. House Democrats introduced a resolution to terminate Trump’s federalization of the MPD.
Legal Challenges: D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued the Justice Department to block Trump’s takeover,calling it a “antagonistic takeover.” Judge Ana Reyes expressed skepticism about the legal basis for the president’s control over the police department.
National Guard Deployment: The president has command of the D.C. National Guard due to Home Rule.Experts say lawsuits are one way the Guard’s time in D.C. could end.
