Calls for Trump's impeachment grow after he makes controversial statement supporting police rights.

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🗓️ Published: August 14, 2025


President Donald Trump announced a crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., which included directing homeless people to leave immediately and deploying the National Guard to take over the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 days. Despite crime statistics showing a 30-year low in violent crime, Trump described D.C. as a sanctuary for criminals and claimed the city had high homicide rates. The move has stirred controversy, with critics calling it authoritarian and raising legal concerns over the federal deployment of the National Guard without a governor's approval.
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