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Trump Takes Control of Union Station Amid Crime Surge

8/28/2025

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Trump Takes Control

President Trump announced federal control over Union Station in D.C. to address crime and homelessness, managed by the Department of Transportation.
The National Guard has been armed and deployed in D.C. due to rising crime, with Trump considering similar measures in other cities.
Critics, including Georgetown law professor Vida Johnson, argue D.C. is safer than many Republican-led cities and oppose Trump's bail policy changes.
Trump signed an executive order to end cashless bail in D.C., citing concerns over repeat offenses and public safety.
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Union Station to support the National Guard and discuss safety.

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Trump's Approval Declines

A Quinnipiac poll indicates President Trump's approval rating is at 37%, with 56% opposing his National Guard deployment in D.C.
Trump announced control over Union Station, linking it to crime concerns.
Democrats, including Reps. Horsford and Titus, are countering Trump's anti-trans policies, highlighting community support.
Activists warn that increasing anti-trans rhetoric negatively affects LGBTQ+ youth mental health.

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Trump Takes Control

President Trump announced federal control over Union Station in D.C. to address crime and homelessness, managed by the Department of Transportation.
The National Guard has been armed and deployed in D.C. due to rising crime, with Trump considering similar measures in other cities.
Critics, including Georgetown law professor Vida Johnson, argue D.C. is safer than many Republican-led cities and oppose Trump's bail policy changes.
Trump signed an executive order to end cashless bail in D.C., citing concerns over repeat offenses and public safety.
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Union Station to support the National Guard and discuss safety.

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