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In Episode 195 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the implications of US President Donald Trump's recent actions, including the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. Is the US Capitol really a “crime infested hellscape”? Tune in, and let’s talk about it.

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This episode was recorded on: August 12, 2025

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CHAPTERS

00:00 The Corruption of Power

03:14 Trump's Authoritarian Moves

06:00 The Erosion of Checks and Balances

08:54 Media Manipulation and Public Distraction

12:12 The Global Impact of U.S. Politics

FURTHER READING

Trump deploys National Guard in D.C. — even as data shows crime at 30-year low

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-national-guard-washington-1.7605793

Trump’s Real Endgame With Crime in D.C. Is Coming Into View

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/08/trump-endgame-crime-dc-national-guard.html

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