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To wonder WTH is going on in DC and Trumps mind?

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 11/08/2025 19:48

Just did a quick look at the news, I do it once or twice a day just to stay informed and the Guardian is running this live feed:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/aug/11/donald-trump-washington-crime-homelessness-redistricting-tariffs-us-politics-news-live-updates

Can anyone Stateside explain it all to me like I'm 5?

Trump’s federal takeover of Washington DC police expected to last 30 days – live

White House official confirms that the federal takeover of DC police department expected to be in effect for 30 days but added that this would be ‘subject to change’

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/aug/11/donald-trump-washington-crime-homelessness-redistricting-tariffs-us-politics-news-live-updates

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 11/08/2025 20:01

Anyone?

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BlueJuniper94 · 11/08/2025 20:05

What bit are you having trouble with?

MistressoftheDarkSide · 11/08/2025 20:08

Well it all just seems a bit extreme.....

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DorothyWainwright · 11/08/2025 20:09

Is anything actually happening in Washington? If it's out of control wouldn't we see it on our news?

It's another Dead Cat moment from Trump. Surrounded by his glassy eyed sycophants.

BiddyPopthe2nd · 11/08/2025 20:09

The authoritarian tendencies of the current President are coming out even more strongly as he tries to take control of areas currently under Democratic Party leadership.

BlueJuniper94 · 11/08/2025 20:09

Have you been to DC? It looks extreme

MistressoftheDarkSide · 11/08/2025 20:10

BlueJuniper94 · 11/08/2025 20:09

Have you been to DC? It looks extreme

Are you in DC?

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BlueJuniper94 · 11/08/2025 20:15

MistressoftheDarkSide · 11/08/2025 20:10

Are you in DC?

No I'm not. But I wouldn't trust the Guardian to report objectively on this.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 11/08/2025 20:23

BlueJuniper94 · 11/08/2025 20:15

No I'm not. But I wouldn't trust the Guardian to report objectively on this.

Well if any mumsnettwrs are in DC it woyld be great to get their perspectives and if it means anything for the average persons daily lives.

I know the Tangerine loon has been talking about purging the homeless - will this enable that for example?

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BlueJuniper94 · 12/08/2025 06:21

I think he has said they would be relocated

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