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Claim Text: In his first term, Mr. Trump called up National Guard soldiers and federal law enforcement personnel to forcibly clear peaceful protests during the Black Lives Matter protests after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Simplified Text: In his first term Mr Trump called up National Guard soldiers and federal law enforcement personnel to forcibly clear peaceful protests during Black Lives Matter protests
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "year": "2020", "event": "Black Lives Matter protests" }
Subject Tags: Military Politics Law Enforcement
UUID: a11683fe-8401-4602-b9aa-55e5bb9f9839
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM (6 months ago)

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Live Updates: Trump Escalates Efforts to Take Control of Washington Police

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President Trump announced a temporary federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department and deployed National Guard troops, citing concerns about crime. Local officials criticized the move, while the police union expressed support. The action is expected to last 30 days.

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