President Trump Issues Memo on Restoring Law and Order in D.C.
August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on Aug. 11, 2025:
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Memorandum for THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia
Section 1. Background. As President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the District of Columbia National Guard, it is my solemn duty to protect law-abiding citizens from the destructive forces of criminal activity. That obligation applies w . . .
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Memorandum for THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia
Section 1. Background. As President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the District of Columbia National Guard, it is my solemn duty to protect law-abiding citizens from the destructive forces of criminal activity. That obligation applies w . . .