Trump Delivers Food to D.C. Law Enforcement Amid 600+ Arrest Crime Crackdown

President Trump visited federal law enforcement and National Guard personnel in Washington, D.C., delivering pizza and hamburgers to express his appreciation amid a high-profile crackdown on crime and homelessness in the city. This initiative involved Trump invoking emergency powers to assume control over the Metropolitan Police Department, deploying National Guard troops and hundreds of federal officers, which has led to over 600 arrests and the clearing of numerous homeless encampments. Despite Trump's confidence and promises of improving the city within weeks, the aggressive approach has sparked significant criticism from local officials, including the mayor, and protests that targeted Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth. Trump initially suggested he would patrol the city with law enforcement but ultimately chose to speak directly with officers at a U.S. Park Police facility instead. His remarks emphasized safety improvements, re-greening city parks, and the strength of federal and local law enforcement collaboration, though legal challenges have hindered some efforts to restructure the D.C. police command. The situation remains contentious, reflecting deep divisions over federal intervention in the city’s policing and homelessness policies.