Trump Demands Action as National Guard Toned Down in D.C. Public Safety Chaos

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

Trump Demands Immediate Action as National Guard Eases Pressure in D.C. Public Safety Chaos In a sharply worded call for urgency, former President Donald Trump has demanded swift federal intervention after news surfaced that the National Guard presence in Washington, D.C. has been significantly reduced amid ongoing public safety challenges. The move follows weeks of unrest, protests, and tense confrontations in the nation’s capital, raising concerns about the stability of one of the United States’ most sensitive urban centers. ### D.C. Public Safety Stays Unstable Amid Withdrawal of Guard Forces Just days after Trump’s public statement, reports indicated that the National Guard troop levels in Washington, D.C., have been scaled back, drawing criticism from local officials and security analysts. While no formal official announcement confirmed a complete withdrawal,ootstrap media sources reported visible dips in deployment, leaving patrols less dense and response capabilities stretched thin.