Trump's federal takeover of Washington D.C. has resulted in high visibility of National Guard troops in the city, particularly in areas deemed necessary to deter crime. Since August 8, 212 arrests have been made in various crime categories, with nearly half occurring in low-income, majority-Black neighborhoods. Gun-related charges, narcotics-related arrests, and DUIs have contributed to the statistics. The federal response has been controversial, especially as critics point to crime rates declining from a previous surge, and the White House's refusal to disclose exact crime data.
The big picture: Trump's D.C. takeover is unprecedented, as is the use of White House staff to analyze metropolitan crime data. Images of National Guard troops patrolling touristy areas, protesters chanting at police and masked agents arresting people on the streets have dominated headlines and chatter on social media for days.
By the numbers: 212 people have been arrested for various crimes during the federal takeover since Aug. 8, according to White House data that excludes all immigration-related arrests. 101 of those arrests, or 48%, took place in Wards 7 and 8, home to many low-income and working-class majority-Black neighborhoods of Washington.
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