The Beat with Ari Melber

Trump Eyes Extended Takeover of DC Police

Episode Summary

MSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports on President Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.

Episode Notes

August 13, 2025; 6pm: President Trump has federalized the DC police, deploying the National Guard along with other federal agencies under the false pretense of fighting crime in the city. MSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports on what "The Atlantic" is calling "the President’s police state." Plus, BBC News Special Correspondent Katy Kay joins to discuss what to expect from Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.