Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes that President Donald Trump is following Alabama’s lead when it comes to combatting 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.”
Marshall, who is also a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026 election, praised Trump’s announcement and also compared it to his efforts in Montgomery.
“Montgomery’s MACS unit shows what happens when leaders get tough on crime: safer streets and stronger communities,” Marshall said. “Now President Trump is taking that same no-nonsense approach to D.C. law & order.”
Montgomery’s MACS unit shows what happens when leaders get tough on crime: safer streets and stronger communities. Now President Trump is taking that same no-nonsense approach to D.C. law & order. pic.twitter.com/38ssVayNVE
— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) August 11, 2025
The Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS) Unit is a law enforcement initiative launched on June 24, 2024. It’s mission is to reduce crime and enhance public safety across Montgomery and the surrounding areas.
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Governor Kay Ivey said in June that the unit has been successful at combating crime in Alabama’s capital city.
“The results speak for themselves. Violent crime is on the decline, and more criminals are behind bars today in Montgomery thanks to this joint anti-crime effort launched a year ago,” said Ivey.
“The Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit’s channeling of resources toward increased criminal surveillance and enforcement has delivered positive results. The City of Montgomery recently announced that violent crime in the Capital City is down by 30 percent, and overall crime has declined by 19 percent. These proven anti-crime efforts will continue.”
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee
