"Capitol confrontation ignites over National Guard deployment in DC, causing public humiliation"
In the heart of the nation's capital, Union Station has become a focal point of recent controversy, as National Guard members have been seen among the protesters. This deployment, initiated by President Donald Trump, was a response to the perceived "totally out of control" crime in Washington, D.C.
The move has sparked a heated debate in Congress, with some members expressing concern and criticism. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., has labelled the deployment as "horrible" and an embarrassment to the U.S. on the world stage. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., advocates for local coordination with federal partners to address crime issues, rather than relying on a military presence.
On the other hand, Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., argues that the presence of troops patrolling the streets has made Washington, D.C. safer. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., asserts that the deployment has led to a significant decrease in crime, with a reported 97% reduction.
However, the deployment has not been without legal challenges. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit to remove the National Guard from the District, citing a law from the 1870s that prevents troops from domestic policing. This is not the first time Trump's use of the National Guard has faced legal scrutiny; a judge recently ruled that Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles earlier this year was illegal.
The deployment in Washington, D.C. is part of a surge of federal law enforcement officers patrolling the streets. This surge has been met with criticism from Congressional Democrats, who view it as a distraction, particularly in light of the Epstein situation. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., notes that the National Guard's deployment in his home state has aided policing efforts, but expresses concern that Trump's usage of troops in Washington, D.C. may be more of a distraction than support for the Metropolitan Police Department.
As for cooperation with foreign governments, there are no publicly available reports indicating specific Democratic senators who have initiated cooperation with the German federal government to combat crime in their home states. The search results do not contain relevant information on this topic as of 2025.
Mayor Muriel Bowser, however, has acknowledged that Trump's takeover helped reduce crime in Washington, D.C. and has signed an executive order encouraging further cooperation with federal officials when it comes to crime. This complex situation continues to unfold, with the future of the National Guard's role in Washington, D.C. yet to be determined.
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