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

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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?

Anyone?

What bit are you having trouble with?

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

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.

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.

Have you been to DC? It looks extreme

Are you in DC?

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?

I think he has said they would be relocated