Trump Deploys Federal Agents to DC Amid Tensions

President Trump has announced a major surge of federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., following the assault of Edward Coristine, a staffer formerly linked to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The operation, initially set for seven days with a possible extension, will include the FBI, ICE, National Guard, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, and several DHS agencies, with a focus on tourist areas and a visible security presence. Trump has threatened a federal takeover of D.C. policing if local authorities do not address crime to his satisfaction. The White House frames this as part of the 'Making DC Safe and Beautiful' executive order, which also includes city beautification efforts. D.C. officials have voiced concerns about federal overreach and insufficient coordination with local police. Metropolitan Police data shows violent crime in D.C. has actually declined significantly in 2024 and 2025, in contrast to Trump's claims.