President Donald Trump took to the streets of Washington, D.C., Thursday evening in a show of force with law enforcement and National Guard members, signaling a potential full federal takeover of the city.
Trump addressed the assembled officers and Guard personnel, pointing to his administration’s federal operation as proof that crime is falling in the capital.
“We’ve had some incredible results and results have come out and it’s like a different place. It’s like a different city,” Trump said. “The numbers are down like we wouldn’t believe, but we believe it.”
The president also posted on Truth Social, threatening D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and hinting at a complete federal takeover if crime figures continue to be misrepresented.
“Washington, D.C. is SAFE AGAIN! The crowds are coming back, the spirit is high, and our D.C. National Guard and Police are doing a fantastic job. They are out in force, and are NOT PLAYING GAMES!!! As bad as it sounds to say, there were no murders this week for the first time in memory. Mayor Muriel Bowser must immediately stop giving false and highly inaccurate crime figures, or bad things will happen, including a complete and total Federal takeover of the