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Donald Trump has vowed to pursue “long-term” control of Washington DC’s police if re-elected, raising concerns among critics as he signals plans to extend similar measures to other major US cities.

President Trump placed Washington, D.C.’s police under federal control and ordered National Guard deployment amid escalating unrest, raising concerns over civil liberties and local authority.

President Trump orders National Guard to Washington, D.C., assuming command of local police in a sweeping crime crackdown, raising legal questions and intensifying political tensions.