Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support for President Trump’s plan to combat crime in Washington D.C.
Trump announced Monday that he is placing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital.
“This is liberation day in D.C. We’re gonna take our capital back,” Trump told reporters. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people. And we’re not going to let it happen anymore.”
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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Trump had to do this because “Mayor Bowser has failed D.C.”
Mayor Bowser has failed D.C.
Thank you, @POTUS, for deploying the National Guard and for working to restore our capital to the shining jewel of America. https://t.co/90DslNJCD3
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) August 11, 2025
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) also lauded Trump’s announcement because “Our nation’s capital should represent the best of America.”
Our nation’s capital should represent the best of America. Sadly, the seat of our government has rapidly deteriorated due to radical left-wing policies.
Thankful @POTUS is committed to making our capital safe and beautiful again! https://t.co/xF8rffiFTv
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) August 10, 2025
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said this is all a part of the president’s working in making America safe again.
Thankful for President Trump’s commitment to making America safe again! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/6sUmREcf8H
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) August 11, 2025
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