Former U.S. Capitol Police officer discusses Trump's crackdown on Washington, D.C.

By Michel Martin

Published August 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM EDT

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn about President Trump's crackdown and deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

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