Majority of DC Residents Oppose Trump Police Takeover

A majority of Washington, D.C., residents strongly oppose President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the city's Metropolitan Police Department, with polls showing about 69 to 78 percent expressing opposition. Residents have voiced frustration with the deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops, many feeling less safe and criticizing the administration's focus on petty crime enforcement and aggressive tactics toward minority communities. Despite Trump's claims of rising violent crime and unsafe conditions, data indicates crime rates in the city have actually declined recently, prompting a Justice Department investigation into the accuracy of the reported crime statistics. Legal challenges have prevented Trump from fully installing an emergency police commissioner, and the Home Rule Act limits his authority to 30 days unless Congress approves an extension. The takeover has sparked widespread backlash, with many residents rejecting the president's narrative and wanting to preserve the city's reputation independent of federal intervention.