Trump Calls Out D.C. Leaders — National Guard Pulls Back During National Safety Emergency

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:27:10 +0000

Trump Calls Out D.C. Leaders as National Guard Pulls Back During National Safety Emergency In a dramatic exchange marking heightened tensions, former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized current D.C. leadership, accusing local officials of mishandling a declared national safety emergency. At the center of the controversy is the unexpected withdrawal of National Guard units from key roles in Washington, D.C., a move queued under ongoing security concerns. Trump’s sharp critique came during a recent rally, where he suggested that political leadership in the nation’s capital has prioritized bureaucratic delays over decisive action. “D.C. leaders are failing us,” Trump declared. “While they play political games, hundreds of National Guard units are being pulled back just when emergency responders need them most.” The National Guard pullback, announced under pressure from federal authorities, involved critical personnel designated to support counterterrorism and disaster response during what officials described as a “heightened threat environment.” Civil defense experts note the timing underscores genuine operational risks, raising concerns about coordination between state and local governments.