Trump Administration Takes Federal Control Over D.C. Crime

President Donald Trump has taken decisive federal action to restore law and order in the District of Columbia amid a surge in violent crime that threatens the safety of residents, federal workers, and tourists. Invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Trump issued executive orders placing D.C.'s law enforcement under federal control and declared a crime emergency to address the crisis. His administration has mobilized the D.C. National Guard and authorized coordination with other states' National Guard units to maintain peace until order is restored. The administration highlighted alarming crime statistics, noting D.C.'s murder rate surpasses that of several major global cities, and cited recent violent incidents involving embassy staff, Congressional interns, and Trump administration personnel. Trump's plan includes longer-term efforts to address homelessness and criminal activity, emphasizing the need for prosecution and convictions to uphold constitutional rights while reclaiming public safety. Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and ICE, have also been deployed for an initial seven-day patrol to supplement local efforts.