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Trump Orders “Specialized Units” for Rapid Deployment in D.C., Other Cities
The New American ^ | August 26, 2025 | Veronika Kyrylenko

Posted on 08/26/2025 5:05:12 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

President Donald Trump has ordered the creation of new federal and military “specialized units,” framed as a move to ensure public safety in Washington, D.C., and beyond. In the order signed on Monday, he directed federal agencies and the Pentagon to hire, train, and equip rapid-response forces for deployment in the capital, “other cities,” and, potentially, “nationwide.”

The order, titled “Additional Measures to Address the Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia,” builds on Executive Order 14333 of August 11, which first declared a “crime emergency.”

Trump justified the latest move by claiming that “rampant violence and disorder” threaten the federal government and the nation. He wrote:

Two weeks ago, I declared a crime emergency in the District of Columbia to address the rampant violence and disorder that have undermined the proper and safe functioning of the Federal Government, and therefore, the Nation, and that have led to disgraceful conditions in our Nation’s capital.

The order, while focused on Washington, D.C., lays out a sweeping plan that extends federal law-enforcement powers across the entire country.

Building New Law-enforcement Capacity

Section 2 directs multiple agencies to expand their role. The United States Park Police must hire more officers. The U.S. Attorney’s office must add prosecutors focused on violent and property crimes.

The most far-reaching step is the creation of new paramilitary-style enforcement bodies. The order states:

Each law enforcement agency that is a member of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, as well as other relevant components of the Department of Justice as the Attorney General determines, shall further … immediately create and begin training, manning, hiring, and equipping a specialized unit that is dedicated to ensuring public safety and order in the Nation’s capital that can be deployed whenever the circumstances necessitate, and that could be deployed, subject...


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TOPICS: Military/Veterans
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To: 4Runner

But that is not what Trump’s EO references. Or did my sleep deprived brain miss that?


21 posted on 08/26/2025 7:20:46 PM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: lastchance

Trump calls a national emergency and Posse Commitatus goes out the window.


22 posted on 08/26/2025 8:42:37 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: madison10

The Cartel of the Suns would be considered an invading force, a state run terrorist organization due to the presence of foreign military officials in its leadership.


23 posted on 08/26/2025 9:43:15 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustmilents offered here free of charge)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

This is about doing what’s right and winning elections. If we don’t win elections we are doomed to communism so nothing else really matters. Securing these cities will win MAGA new voters in the form of democrats “walking away” from their party.


24 posted on 08/26/2025 10:10:26 PM PDT by McCarthysGhost
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To: McCarthysGhost

And now we understand Pinochet


25 posted on 08/26/2025 11:15:14 PM PDT by datricker (Go Trump/Vance! )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I’ll say the quiet part out loud. They need to be ready if (when) the Rats try to steal the 2026 midterms.


26 posted on 08/27/2025 1:22:01 AM PDT by balch3
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To: Bookshelf

incredibly sleep-producing?

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Spoken like a meth addict who’s stash ran out.

So, did the narrative control cubicle give you a signing bonus ?

2 extra post reward doughnuts maybe ?

What , academic who lost his DEI position ?

Must suck to be you.


27 posted on 08/27/2025 5:01:22 AM PDT by cuz1961
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To: lastchance

When cities/states go rogue, and kit impairs the freedoms and safety of citizens - it is proper for the Federal government to bring them back into line with the laws of the land....


28 posted on 08/27/2025 5:37:07 AM PDT by trebb (So many fools - so little time...)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I don’t think that is how it works.


29 posted on 08/27/2025 2:14:28 PM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: lastchance

Actually that’s exactly how it works. Its all spelled out in the NDAA that Congress passes every year.


30 posted on 08/28/2025 6:49:42 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Thanks for the information.


31 posted on 08/28/2025 7:49:10 AM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: daniel1212

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”


32 posted on 08/28/2025 8:02:31 AM PDT by Michamilton
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