Black Man Stopped by Federal Agent in D.C. Over Cigarette During Trump’s Control

On the initial day of federal deployments in Washington, D.C., law enforcement seemingly focused on a Black man casually smoking on his porch. Footage reveals a U.S. Park Police officer engaging with a group of individuals, approaching one man to inquire about his identification, incorrectly suspecting he was smoking a marijuana cigarette. The man clarified his legal activity, explaining he was smoking a regular cigarette. Despite this, the officer proceeded to illuminate the group and continued his inquiries."We're conducting checks to ensure safety down here," the officer stated, referencing the federal initiative in D.C. under Trump. He indicated that the federal presence was aimed at addressing violent crime and enhancing community quality of life. The video prompted significant criticism from local leaders and civil rights organizations, highlighting concerns about racial profiling and overreach stemming from Trump's directives.On August 11, Trump announced a National Guard deployment, citing crime concerns, although data contradicts claims of rampant lawlessness, revealing a 30-year low in violent crime. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized the federal escalation as authoritarian, emphasizing the city's positive attributes. Federal authorities recorded 23 arrests on the first day, yet none was connected to the porch incident.