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7 September 2025

Thousands of people march against occupation of the nation’s capital by National Guard troops and federal agents, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 6, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed that violent crime is at an all-time high as justification for National Guard deployment and a surge of federal law enforcement agents, many of whose refuse to identify themselves, as required by law.

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6 September 2025

Thousands of people march against occupation of the nation’s capital by National Guard troops and federal agents, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 6, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed that violent crime is at an all-time high as justification for National Guard deployment and a surge of federal law enforcement agents, many of whose refuse to identify themselves, as required by law.

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6 September 2025

Thousands of people march against occupation of the nation’s capital by National Guard troops and federal agents, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 6, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed that violent crime is at an all-time high as justification for National Guard deployment and a surge of federal law enforcement agents, many of whose refuse to identify themselves, as required by law.

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6 September 2025

Thousands of people march against occupation of the nation’s capital by National Guard troops and federal agents, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 6, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed that violent crime is at an all-time high as justification for National Guard deployment and a surge of federal law enforcement agents, many of whose refuse to identify themselves, as required by law.

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#12680113

27 August 2025

An armed National Guardsman looks out over the reflecting pool fro the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at sunset, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680103

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops patrol the Lincoln Memorial at sunset, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680102

27 August 2025

A U.S. Park Police car sits on the National Mall while local residents exercise and play team sports, both popular everyday occurrences, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680101

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops learn about the history of the Lincoln Memorial from a park ranger, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680100

27 August 2025

A National Guardsman armed with a rifle patrols the Washington Monument at sunset as the Capitol stands in the background, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680099

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops patrol near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680068

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops learn about the history of the Lincoln Memorial from a park ranger, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify deployment, but critics claim the troops are in high-profile tourist areas where crime is highly unlikely. Violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, reaching a 30-year low.

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#12680067

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops patrol near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680066

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops patrol the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680065

27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops prepare to resume patrol at the Lincoln Memorial after enjoying a park ranger talk on the memorial, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify National Guard deployment, but violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, to a 30-year low.

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#12680064

27 August 2025

National Guard troops patrol the National Mall with rifles, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify deployment, but critics claim the troops are in high-profile tourist areas where little crime occurs. Violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, reaching a 30-year low.

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27 August 2025

Armed National Guard troops patrol the Washington Monument at sunset as the Capitol stands in the background, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 26, 2025. US. President Donald Trump cited the false claim that violent crime is at an all-time high in the nation's capital to justify deployment, but critics claim the troops are in high-profile tourist areas where crime is highly unlikely. Violent crime in D.C. has dropped 26% in 2025, reaching a 30-year low.

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