A major political storm erupted in the United States this week after President Donald Trump announced that he was taking control of the Washington, DC police department and sending in hundreds of National Guard troops.
Trump Takes Over DC Police and Deploys 800 National Guard Troops
At a White House press conference on Monday, Trump announced that he would deploy 800 National Guard members to the U.S. capital to address what he described as a growing crisis of crime and homelessness. He claimed that “violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals” had occupied areas of Washington, making the situation “unacceptable.”
The president stated that his administration would temporarily “federalize” the D.C. police force, meaning it would come under direct control of the federal government rather than the city’s mayor and local authorities. He described the move as part of an effort to “rescue our capital city from lawlessness” and restore safety to its streets.
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The decision is highly unusual, as local police in Washington, D.C., are typically overseen by the city government. Deploying the National Guard for domestic law enforcement is also rare and generally only happens in emergencies or during large-scale unrest.
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A significant portion of the internet responded with skepticism to Trump’s response, which centered on addressing homelessness and crime. Thousands of messages on social media sites questioned the decision’s timing and motivations.
Many of Trump’s detractors claimed the action aimed to divert attention from the ongoing scandal around the so-called “Epstein files” rather than address crime. People commonly understand these files to contain names, documents, and other items allegedly connecting prominent individuals to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted of sex offenses involving minors who died in prison in 2019.
Some users highlighted Trump’s past association with Epstein, noting that they had seen the two together socially in previous years before their relationship reportedly soured. Critics also accused the Trump administration of refusing to release documents connected to Epstein, even though the administration had earlier promised to make such information public.
On the platform X (formerly Twitter), user Shea Jordan Smith wrote:
“Trump sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. isn’t because of crime… This isn’t about safety—it’s about control… (and distraction from the Epstein Files).”
Another post claimed:
“The craziest thing about Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington DC is that his name is all over the Epstein files and they’re still refusing to release them.”
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Some posts also circulated older images showing Trump with Epstein at public events. In one widely shared tweet, a user commented:
“The thing about Trump deploying the National Guard to evict homeless people in DC — he’s implicated in the Epstein files.”
These allegations remain unverified, but the theory quickly gained traction among certain online communities, sparking heated debates between Trump supporters and detractors.
Epstein Case and Public Demands for Disclosure
Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest in 2019 on charges of sex trafficking minors led to one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent U.S. history. His death in a New York jail, officially ruled a suicide, triggered widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, particularly because of his connections to wealthy and influential people around the world.
The public and media use the term “Epstein files” to refer to materials — including flight logs, photographs, and court documents — that could potentially name individuals linked to Epstein’s activities. Over the years, various lawsuits and court orders have made some documents public, but many remain sealed.
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The Trump administration has faced calls from political figures, activists, and members of the public to release all remaining files. Critics accuse the government of withholding information to protect powerful figures, while officials have repeatedly denied these claims. The White House has also stated that the specific “Epstein files” described by some media outlets do not exist as a single compiled document.
Despite these statements, the combination of Trump’s move to take over D.C. police, the timing of the deployment of 800 National Guard troops, and the ongoing controversy over the Epstein list has fueled intense discussion. The story continues to dominate both political news and online conversation, with strong opinions dividing Americans across political lines.
