Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington's streets. They seldom stop crime

Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington's streets. They seldom stop crime

In Washington D.C., National Guard troops are stationed not as crime fighters but as symbols of security. They primarily patrol peaceful neighborhoods and handle minor situations, costing taxpayers millions each day until 2029. Unfortunately, their presence has had minimal effect on reducing violent crime rates, raising questions about the effectiveness of this ongoing strategy.

Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime

WASHINGTON, Aug 19 - Well past midnight one day this spring, three police officers pulled up to a nightclub where a man was stomping on a young woman lying on the sidewalk. Read more at straitstimes.com.