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Federal Troops in D.C. One Year On | Greenville News
A year after the president’s bold promise to turn Washington D.C. into a “safe and beautiful” city, over 4,600 federal troops remain on patrol — even in neighborhoods untouched by violence. While the White House touts a 20% crime drop and 13,000 arrests, locals and officials argue the surge is unnecessary and an unconstitutional overreach, threatening D.C.’s hard-won autonomy. As political candidates rally against federal encroachment, critics warn the National Guard’s prolonged presence is demoralizing and could sway the upcoming elections — all while a legal challenge hangs in the balance…
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