Trump joined the troops patrolling Washington. What the media is writing
US President Donald Trump met with the military, who, on his orders, began patrolling Washington to reduce crime. The head of the White House brought them food and offered to strengthen security measures in other cities. He also intended to join the street duty himself, but eventually abandoned this idea. What the media write about the situation in the US capital is in the Izvestia digest.
Reuters: Trump visited police officers in Washington
On August 21, Trump announced a successful crackdown on crime in Washington. He visited the federal officers involved in his plan, which prompted complaints from local residents about the excessive rigidity of his tactics. Trump paid a visit to the headquarters of the US Park Police in southeast Washington and brought pizza and hamburgers to the officers as a sign of support.
Reuters
Without providing evidence, the president told several hundred military personnel that their efforts were leading to a reduction in crime. "It's like a different place," he said. "Everyone is safe now." Earlier on Thursday, Trump said that during his visit he would patrol the territory with law enforcement officers, but the trip did not take place.
Riot control measures included increased stop-and-search operations, patrols of residential areas by federal security forces, and reports of people stopping without explanation. Demonstrating confidence in the response, Trump told the assembled officers that Washington was recovering.
Politico: Trump proposed making Washington look like his golf club
Trump celebrated the capture of Washington by his administration by delivering a campaign speech to members of the National Guard and federal officers deployed to combat street crime in the nation's capital. Trump said he plans to expand the presence of troops to protect public safety and promised to launch a program to improve the city.
Politico
Trump promised to make Washington "better than ever," including asking Congress for "some money" to repair sidewalks, median strips and parks. He stated that the goal is to make the capital look like one of his golf clubs. "By the end of the year, this place will be as beautiful as possible," he said.
Trump's exit took place the day after Vice President Jay Dee Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited Union Station without warning to feed burgers to National Guard soldiers. The appearance quickly turned into chaos when protesters disrupted the event, shouting insults at officials and calling on them to "liberate the District of Columbia."
The Washington Post: Trump wants to combat crime in other cities with the same measures.
Trump reiterated his promise to carry out the same anti-crime measures as in Washington in cities controlled by Democrats. He said he plans to expand the federal presence in the District of Columbia, and thanked law enforcement officials and military personnel, many of whom arrived in Washington from Republican-controlled states.
The Washington Post
"We don't play games. We'll do it safely, and then we'll move to other places," he said. "But we're going to stay here for a while. We want to make this place absolutely perfect. This is our capital."
Earlier in August, Trump ordered the federal police of the District of Columbia to take control, which was an extraordinary manifestation of federal power and part of his wide-ranging efforts to influence the "dark blue" cities of the United States, which he described as chaotic dystopias in need of occupation. Trump and administration officials have often exaggerated the crime rate in the city, as well as in other major cities led by Democrats.
Associated Press: the creators of South Park showed the situation in Washington
The satirical animated series South Park continued its cartoonish attack on the Trump administration, releasing an episode that dealt with the federal takeover of the Washington police Department. In the latest episode on Comedy Central, the regular character "Towelie" rides a bus past landmarks such as the Supreme Court Building and the Capitol, while armed troops march through the streets and a tank drives in front of the White House.
Associated Press
The half-hour episode, which primarily mocked artificial intelligence, also mocked world leaders and technology company executives for groveling before President Donald Trump. As a result, the "Towelie" ended up with the president in the Oval Office.
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone recently signed a five-year, $1.5 billion contract with Paramount for new episodes and broadcast rights for their series, which launched its 27th season this summer. In the season premiere, Trump's body was ridiculed in an obscene manner and his relationship with Satan was shown. The White House called South Park a second-rate, irrelevant series.
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