In a significant escalation amid rising tensions in Washington D.C., three Republican-led states—West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio—are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to the capital. This move comes as the Trump administration intensifies its federal control over local law enforcement following a declared crime emergency in the district. Critics accuse Trump of attempting to impose an authoritarian regime, with the deployment seen as a step towards a police state. Local residents express mixed feelings about the increased military presence, with protests emerging against the federal takeover of D.C. police. The National Guard troops may also be armed, raising concerns about potential confrontations. As the situation unfolds, calls for legislative measures to counteract the federal takeover are gaining traction among local lawmakers.