Amanpour and Company

August 13, 2025

Former Saudi ambassador Prince Turki Al Faisal discusses the ongoing efforts to reach a deal that ends the war in Gaza and returns the Israeli hostages. Historian Michael Kimmage discusses his new piece about how Putin's "overreach" in Ukraine could create new challenges for him at home. DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto reacts to Donald Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in the capital.

D.C. Councilmember on Trump’s Crackdown: “Not the Appropriate Response”

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National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington, D.C. to curb what Pres. Trump says is "out of control" crime. However, official statistics show crime numbers in the District are falling. While some support the deployment, others question its legality. City Councilmember Brooke Pinto is the youngest member in D.C. Council's history. Pinto joins the show to respond to the move.

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