DC Mayor Orders Ongoing Police Coordination With Trump Federal Forces

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued an executive order mandating ongoing local cooperation with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump's declaration of a crime emergency in the city. Although Bowser disputes that her order welcomes a permanent federal presence, she acknowledges that it provides a framework for continued coordination beyond the 30-day emergency period set by the Home Rule Act. Trump's federal takeover, which included activating over 2,200 National Guard troops and deploying federal agents, has been credited with significant reductions in violent crime, including a 37% decrease in carjackings and a 50% drop in robberies. Bowser praised the surge in law enforcement while maintaining that the city will manage future interactions under local terms, emphasizing the District’s autonomy. The White House has encouraged other Democratic mayors to emulate Bowser's cooperation, highlighting the crime-fighting success of the federal-local partnership. This ongoing collaboration is seen as a pivotal strategy in improving public safety in the nation’s capital.