National Guard in DC: Bowser now vs. Bowser then

Bowser: I think I speak for all Americans, we don’t believe it is legal to use the American military against American citizens on American soil.

Reporter: The president threatened to use not just the National Guard but the military.

Bowser: I think I speak for all Americans, we don't believe it is legal to use the American military against American citizens on American soil. pic.twitter.com/FaHcrv0g4h

— Acyn (@Acyn) August 11, 2025

But in 2022:

In 2022, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser asked Biden to activate the National Guard to assist DC Metro police and two years ago went before Congress asking for the National Guard.https://t.co/epgFIDAxcr

— 🇺🇸Scott Beemer🇺🇸 (@RealBeemster) August 14, 2025

2 Years ago, D.C. Mayor Bowser asked Congress for control over the National. Guard to help with DC's crime problem. Things have changed since then 🤔pic.twitter.com/FwPZ8ycEgp

— BiffBifford™ 🇺🇸 (@TBifford) August 14, 2025

Source: Acyn, Scott Beemer, Fox5, BiffBifford, via 𝕏