President Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., putting the National Guard on armed patrol in the capital for the first time in decades. The move comes despite reports that violent crime is at a 30-year low. Now the feds are eyeing expansions into Chicago, Baltimore, New York, and beyond.
Critics say this is political overreach disguised as public safety, while the White House insists it’s about restoring order. Businesses are already feeling the squeeze, with restaurants and tourism down as armed troops replace beat cops in high-traffic areas.
In this episode, we dig into:
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Why D.C. was targeted despite falling crime rates.
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The constitutional clash between local governments and federal power.
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How fear—rather than statistics—is driving policy.
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What this “model” could mean for other U.S. cities.
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The ripple effect on civil liberties, the economy, and public trust.
Is this really about crime prevention, or the opening act of a federal power grab?
Show Notes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/25/us-national-guard-troops-begin-carrying-weapons-in-washington-dc?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/08/24/chicago-national-guard-deployment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/24/maryland-governor-moore-blasts-trump-00522216?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.axios.com/2025/08/25/trump-dc-crime-federal-takeover?utm_source=chatgpt.com Social Mediahttps://bsky.app/profile/theunwokeshow.bsky.social
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