Mayor Bowser Responds to Trump's Threat of Military Deployment in DC

Opposition to Military Deployment

• 🇺🇸 Mayor Bowser stated that she, and she believes all Americans, do not believe it is legal to use the American military against American citizens on American soil.
• ⚠️ She acknowledged that active military has been used in California and on the borders of DC in the past, but reiterated the belief that the military should not be used against citizens.

Concerns Over Home Rule

• 🏠 The current situation is described as uncharted waters, with many viewing the president's threats as an assault on home rule.
• 🚩 The president has been making these threats since last year, and Bowser believes he is now carrying through with them and may escalate further.

Communication and Transparency

• 🗣️ Bowser asserted that DC residents know she is forthright and that she speaks to the press frequently.
• 📰 She clarified that she did not know in advance about the president's specific announcement regarding the deployment of MPD, but she did anticipate an announcement about calling up the National Guard.