cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/34510026
Summary by Andi
President Donald Trump announced Monday he is federalizing Washington D.C.'s police department and deploying 800 National Guard troops in what he called "liberation day" for the nation's capital[^1].
Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, appointing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the department and DEA Administrator Terry Cole as interim federal commissioner[^1][^2].
"Crime in D.C. is ending and ending today," said Attorney General Bondi[^1]. However, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called the actions "unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful," noting that violent crime in the district reached "historic 30-year lows last year" and is down 26% in 2025[^1].
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said National Guard troops will be "flowing into the streets of Washington in the coming week" and the Pentagon was "prepared to bring in other National Guard units, other specialized units"[^1].
The federal takeover can last 48 hours before requiring congressional notification and up to 30 days before needing congressional approval[^1]. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who cannot activate the National Guard herself, questioned the effectiveness of using Guard troops to enforce city laws[^8].
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton called the actions "counterproductive, potentially dangerous, and an egregious assault on D.C. home rule"[^1]. Multiple sources said there was little to no coordination between the White House and local D.C. officials before the announcement[^1].
[^1]: NBC Washington - Trump federalizes DC police, deploys National Guard
[^2]: CNN - Live updates: Trump announces federal takeover of DC police
[^8]: WTOP News - 'This is liberation day in DC': Trump says he's placing DC police under federal control
The response would be the same even if Big Balls didn't get hurt. No use in worrying about proportionate responses. If you and your friends ever get a chance to fight a member of Doge, make sure you put their fucking head on a fence post.
No, seriously though.
“To everyone living outside Gaza who says they feel powerless to change the reality:
The truth is, you are not powerless, you are simply not prepared to make the sacrifices required to change it. Sacrifices like giving up your job, [living] life in a foreign country, parting from your family, giving up your wealth, or even risking your life.
This, at its core, is why the US holds dominance over the world: there are few who are truly willing to sacrifice in order to change the course of events.
After all, Imam Hussein needed only 72 loyal companions to change history and instill in his followers the spirit of sacrifice.
History is not changed by those who feel powerless. It is changed by those who refuse to be.“
https://t.me/resistance_channel/852
What happened to Big Balls?
He got beat up by two 15 year olds.
No really
Internet says he got assaulted or some shit "trying to stop a carjacking"
I had to google who the fuck this nerd is, why in the absolute fuck is a 19 year old child working in any of these roles? Does he have the fucking Epstein files?
there's a nonzero chance he's in them or something like them