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Senator Schiff Criticizes President Trump’s National Guard Activation in Washington

Senator Schiff Criticizes President Trump’s National Guard Activation in Washington

In a recent statement, Senator Adam Schiff from California condemned President Donald Trump for ordering the activation of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. This move aims to address rising crime rates and marks a significant shift in the management of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Schiff’s sharp comments align with ongoing legal proceedings related to Trump’s earlier deployment of California National Guard members to Los Angeles amid immigration protests in June. By bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom to send the troops, Trump faced intense scrutiny.

On social media platform X, Schiff expressed, “Initially, Donald Trump utilized the Marines and National Guard to further his mass deportation policies in Los Angeles. Now, he resorts to similar strategies in D.C., acting like a tinpot dictator. It is vital not to turn a blind eye. Remain vigilant, or your city could be next.” The term