Federal Law Enforcement Deploys to Washington D.C. Amid Presidential Order
Federal Law Enforcement Deploys to Washington D.C. Amid Presidential Order
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate and increased federal law enforcement presence across Washington D.C., citing a critical need to combat violent crime. The directive, announced late Thursday night, aims to “make D.C. safe again” and is set to deploy federal officers onto the city streets for at least the next seven days, with an option for extension.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the move, stating it will ensure “no safe harbor for violent criminals in D.C.” The order follows President Trump’s recent criticisms regarding the city’s safety and cleanliness, with a high-profile assault on a Department of Government Efficiency member in an attempted carjacking serving as a recent catalyst.
Participating agencies are expected to include the U.S. Park Police, U.S. Capitol Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, among others. However, an early Friday morning assessment of D.C. streets found no immediate, widespread increase in federal law enforcement visibility, with only the usual Metropolitan Police Department presence observed in typical late-night hotspots.
This federal intervention unfolds amidst President Trump’s ongoing suggestions of potentially taking full federal control of Washington D.C., a move that would require repealing the 1973 Home Rule Act. The order also comes as Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration reports significant reductions in carjackings and homicides for 2024 and a continued decline into 2025, following spikes recorded in 2023.
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