MSNBC host Joe Scarborough revealed on air that a “very liberal” friend living in Washington, D.C., expressed cautious support for President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to the capital.

Reading from the friend’s text message, Scarborough quoted: “I’m not totally opposed to Trump’s National Guard move in D.C... crime remains rampant. I’ve had too many friends carjacked, shot at. None of us will walk more than 3 blocks after 8 P.M.”

The remark underscores growing public concern over violent crime in the city, which has fueled debate over federal intervention in local law enforcement. Supporters argue the move could improve safety, while critics warn it sets a troubling precedent for federal control over municipal policing.

Trump’s decision follows a series of high-profile incidents in D.C., with law enforcement officials pledging increased patrols and a stronger security presence in affected neighborhoods.