Mayor Leaves DC Over Trump?
Washington, D.C. – In a move drawing national attention, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) left the city on Thursday—just hours after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to restore law and order in the nation’s capital.
Bowser reportedly traveled to Martha’s Vineyard for a “family commitment,” according to Fox 5 DC, and will not return until Friday. Her trip comes as federal agents take direct control of public safety, with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) now operating under White House authority following Trump’s executive order.
The president’s decision comes amid what he describes as a crime surge threatening the safety of American families in Washington. “We will not allow our capital city to spiral into chaos,” Trump declared. “D.C. residents deserve streets free of fear, drugs, and violence—something their mayor has failed to deliver.”
Local Crime Crisis and Federal Takeover
The order calls for immediate action, including clearing dangerous homeless encampments—operations which began Thursday evening. Residents have expressed mixed reactions, but Trump supporters say it’s about time someone took decisive action to make the city safe again.
Left-wing city officials are furious, calling the move “federal overreach.” D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau (D) accused the Trump administration of “instilling fear,” urging residents to resist the increased National Guard presence.
Bowser’s Defense Falls Flat
Bowser has defended her record, claiming violent crime has dropped to a “30-year low.” But critics note that crime perception matters just as much as statistics—especially when seniors and families feel unsafe walking their own streets. Earlier this week, Bowser met with Attorney General Pam Bondi but offered no new plan to address residents’ concerns.
Trump’s Message: Safety First
The president’s move underscores his broader “law and order” agenda, reminding Americans that a strong leader doesn’t wait for crime to spiral out of control. With Washington, D.C., under federal direction, Trump says the capital will finally be a place where Americans can work, live, and travel without fear.
