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National Guard Soldiers in DC Appear to be Mostly Patrolling Tourist Spots
Jamelle Bouie writes that despite Trump's reasoning of DC's high crime, National Guard soldiers are mostly near the White House. "You won't find the National Guard in any of the city's high-crime areas," Bouie writes.
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All a show. Looks good on camera.
Republicans want to look tough on crime but they never really do anything about it. Gotta keep them talking points going.
#1 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2025-08-20 12:53 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3
This should surprise no one.
#2 | Posted by qcp at 2025-08-20 01:01 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
From the artile: "If Trump is genuinely concerned about the safety of D.C. residents," one resident said, "I would see National Guard in my neighborhood. I'm not seeing it, and I don't expect to see it. I don't think Trump is bringing in the National Guard to protect Black babies in Southeast."
You won't find the National Guard in any of the city's high-crime areas. A vast majority of soldiers and agents deployed to Washington are stationed in the vicinity of the White House and other high-profile sections of the city. There are soldiers patrolling the National Mall; armored vehicles parked at Union Station; and ICE agents manning checkpoints on U Street, an area known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife. They're not there for safety, but for show.
It is a truth of this administration, in fact, that much of it is for show. Hardly a day goes by without a new transgression against democratic norms or a fresh assault on the constitutional order. Each represents a serious threat to the American experiment in self-government, and yet each is also highly performative.
#3 | Posted by qcp at 2025-08-20 01:03 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
Trump has always been tough on crime....er..I mean tough on black guys!
www.documentcloud.org
#4 | Posted by danni at 2025-08-20 01:22 PM | Reply
#5 | Posted by danni at 2025-08-20 01:31 PM | Reply
16th and U is a Black spot, not a tourist spot.
Only a black tourist or a Democrat tourist -- but I repeat myself! -- would go there.
#6 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-08-20 01:39 PM | Reply
It's like you clowns have no idea how your country works.
NG is patrolling areas of low crime that DC police would typically have to patrol, so the DC police are now free to do what they need to do to save poor people from the oppressive criminals.
Of course snoofy is upset, criminal cruelty is the point of his vote. Saving poor people from oppression isn't, just ask him
Hamas - snoofy approved Rape by illegal immigrants - snoofy approved Child trafficking by illegal immigrants - snoofy approved Murder by cartels in US - snoofy approved.
Oh but a trans child can't play in women's basketball ball game - snoofy against oh the outrage.
#7 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-08-20 01:48 PM | Reply
Why isn't the 300 lb sack of child rape going after MS-13?
#8 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-08-20 01:50 PM | Reply
... National Guard Soldiers in DC Appear to be Mostly Patrolling Tourist Spots ...
It's about the optics.
More people will see them at the tourist spots.
#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-20 02:00 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2
It's like you clowns have no idea how your country works. #7 | POSTED BY ONEDUMP
In one post you're a Californian, in another you're an immigrant, in another you're an open borders liberal, and suddenly on another you hate Biden for not controlling the border.
You are an incel.
#10 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-08-20 02:01 PM | Reply
Why isn't the 300 lb sack of child rape going after MS-13? #8 | POSTED BY REINHEITSGEBOT
They serve their purpose of keeping Americans afraid.
#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-08-20 02:02 PM | Reply
Trump excels at wasting tax payer dollars while giving himself and the rich unnecessary tax cuts.
Republicans blindly cheer it on.
#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-08-20 02:04 PM | Reply
But the President told us now Nelania will allow Barron to go out for dinner?
#13 | Posted by danni at 2025-08-20 02:16 PM | Reply
Actually it's like you DO have clue how America works and are attempting to use our open society against us.
Thanks for the advice on how to run a democracy foreign commie agitator.
We will file your suggestions appropriately into the circular file where they belong.
Welcome to America. Enjoy the FAFO.
#14 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-08-20 04:20 PM | Reply
"You won't find the National Guard in any of the city's high-crime areas," Bouie writes.
hmmm "You won't find high-crime in any of the city's National Guard areas,"
#15 | Posted by easy_meat at 2025-08-20 05:06 PM | Reply
Why isn't the whole city a National Guard area?
Maybe a Republican can explain why.
#16 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-08-20 05:11 PM | Reply
#15
Bravo, retard.
Go get yourself a banana.
#17 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-08-20 05:12 PM | Reply
-the city's high-crime areas are the source of all the crime, so keeping it contained is positive.
Even Snoofy knows where to avoid, yes? We all know, really- if you see bars on storefronts or graffiti everywhere, turn around. One easy hack is to avoid areas near every city's MLK boulevard, and areas with mass housing.
#18 | Posted by easy_meat at 2025-08-20 05:12 PM | Reply
#17 | Posted by ClownShack
Uh, you r usung verboten word! You may as well be using indent! Disgusting! At least indent is automatically cancelculted. Grammer is W.S.!
#19 | Posted by easy_meat at 2025-08-20 05:19 PM | Reply
Even Snoofy knows where to avoid, yes? We all know, really- if you see bars on storefronts or graffiti everywhere, turn around. One easy hack is to avoid areas near every city's MLK boulevard, and areas with mass housing. #18 | Posted by easy_meat
So why is the National Guard not going to those places?
#20 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-08-20 05:32 PM | Reply
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