Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser collaborated with the federal government, deploying national guard troops to maintain order, despite resident opposition. This decision, formalized in an executive order, establishes a joint operations center. While the mayor mandates transparency from federal officers, residents criticize the deployment's focus on tourist areas and lack of attention to high-crime neighborhoods. Grassroots movements like Free DC actively resist the federal presence, while grand juries nullify some federal prosecutions. A federal judge questioned the legality of the deployment, while Trump claims significant crime reduction.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.