On the recordAugust 11, 2025
If the priority is to show force in an American city, we know he can do that here. But it won’t be because there’s a spike in crime.
If the priority is to show force in an American city, we know he can do that here. But it won’t be because there’s a spike in crime.
Bowser's response to Trump's plans for federal troop deployment in D.C.
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My expectation, though it can change, is that they will deploy the Guard on federal properties — that includes parks, monuments, federal buildings.
We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD has been able to do in this city.
The difference between this 20-day period of this federal surge and last year represents an 87% reduction in carjackings.