In a controversial move, National Guard troops from several Republican states have been deployed to Washington D.C. amidst heightened tensions surrounding a federal law enforcement crackdown led by Trump. As the National Guard patrols key areas including Metro stations, many D.C. residents express opposition to what they perceive as a military occupation. A recent poll revealed that the majority of residents overwhelmingly oppose the federal intervention. Critics have raised concerns over the legality and rationale behind the deployment, with lawsuits already filed to halt the actions of troops from West Virginia. The economic implications of this military presence are also being debated, with estimates of costs reaching at least $1 million a day. As protests against the federal takeover occur, local officials, including the mayor, deny any form of federal takeover, arguing that the situation is being misrepresented. The increasing militarization of the capital has sparked discussions on the potential for this to lead to a larger conflict or civil unrest.