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Vice President JD Vance signaled strong support for extending President Donald Trump’s federalized policing model beyond Washington, D.C., to “every big American city” in a bid to restore “common-sense law enforcement.”
In an interview with MAGA ally Rep. Matt Gaetz on One America News that aired on September 9, 2025, Vance praised the ongoing D.C. crackdown as a blueprint for tackling urban crime, suggesting it could be replicated in places like Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
The remarks come amid criticism of the D.C. deployment, where National Guard troops have been observed performing non-policing tasks like trash collection and gardening, highlighting a disconnect between the administration’s rhetoric and on-the-ground realities.
In an accidental leak, troops have even claimed to feel shame.
As Trump’s approval rating hovers at 39%, the proposal raises concerns about militarized policing and its potential impact on civil liberties ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Vance’s Call for Nationwide Expansion
Vance, 41, criticized “weak leadership” for allowing “criminals” to “take over the streets,” arguing that the solution is to “just throw those people in jail and keep them in prison.”
Responding to Gaetz’s question about applying the D.C. model elsewhere, Vance said, “I would love if we did this in every big American city.”
He elaborated, “If you just do some common-sense law enforcement, you can give the American people back their streets,” emphasizing the need to address crime in cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
The interview focused on the D.C. operation, dubbed “Operation Midway Blitz” by the Department of Homeland Security, which targets “criminal illegal aliens” and has involved deploying over 2,300 National Guard members from D.C. and six other states since August 11, 2025.
The D.C. crackdown stems from Trump’s executive order federalizing the city’s police under the D.C. Home Rule Act, citing a “crime emergency” after a high-profile carjacking.
However, FBI data shows D.C. crime has declined, reaching a 30-year low in 2024 before the takeover, per The Daily Beast.
Troops have been tasked with beautification efforts, such as cleaning 3.2 miles of roadways and collecting 500 bags of trash in areas like McPherson Square Park, as revealed in a leaked National Guard sentiment analysis showing 53% negative public posts.
Independents are questioning, “Why not hire Americans to do this cleaning under Trump’s ‘America first’ worldview?”, highlighting the hypocrisy of the Trump Administration.
Vance on Drug Cartels and ‘War’ Rules
Vance also advocated for aggressive measures against drug cartels, stating, “I think the rules of engagement should be similar to what they are in war, because we are, in fact, in a war against these drug cartels.”
He addressed due process concerns, saying, “I understand the concerns about due process. I understand some of the criticisms that have been raised, but this is not a situation where we can send the Navy Seals into these places, arrest them, and give them a proper civil trial or criminal trial.”
Vance added, “These people are engaged in criminal terrorist organizations. Sometimes they have the backing of organizations that are more powerful than the governments that exist in these countries.
And our attitude is very simple.
If you’re engaged in a war against the American people, you are at risk of having your entire operation literally blown to bits.
If you’re trying to kill our citizens, if you’re engaged in these criminal cartels, we’re gonna treat you like a foreign enemy of the United States because that’s exactly what you are.”
The comments follow a recent administration action that killed 11 people during an attack on a drug trafficking boat, drawing criticism for extra-judicial tactics.
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Public and Political Reactions
Critics, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, have condemned the D.C. deployment as an “illegal federal overreach,” with a Washington Post poll showing 80% of residents opposing it.
Retired Major General Randy Manner called the arming of troops a “recipe for disaster,” arguing it evokes “Germany in the 1930s.”
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected the idea of federal intervention, stating, “The City of Chicago is not calling for American troops to occupy American cities. It’s not democratic. It’s unconstitutional,” per Newsweek.
Supporters, including MAGA figures like Gaetz, who is building an independent media career after withdrawing from consideration for attorney general, praised Vance’s stance.
On X, users like @GuntherEagleman defended the expansion as necessary for safety, while @NyraKraal
warned of a “fascist show of force.”
The deployment’s cost, estimated in the millions, has been criticized as a misuse of resources, with troops reporting fatigue, per The Washington Post.
As the 2026 midterms approach, Vance’s push for nationwide “shock troops” could energize Trump’s base but risks alienating moderates concerned about civil liberties.
The administration’s ability to balance crime-fighting rhetoric with practical outcomes will be crucial amid ongoing legal challenges and economic headwinds.
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