Considering the economic impact of the president’s law enforcement measures in DC
Considering the economic impact of the president’s law enforcement measures in DC  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Aug 21 2025
Description: If you live in Washington D.C., you’ve probably noticed National Guard troops around the city. The Trump administration says they’re here to help tackle rising violent crime—but what’s this move really costing the federal government and the local economy? To break that down, Federal News Network’s Eric White spoke with Michael Negron, Senior Fellow for Economic Opportunity at the Center for American Progress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.