Speaking during an interview with conservative radio host Todd Starnes on Thursday, Trump said he would be 'going out tonight with the police and with the military' and pledged that 'we're going to do a job.'
The statement comes less than two weeks after Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., and invoked provisions of the Home Rule Act to assume federal control of the city's law enforcement.
On August 11, his administration transferred authority over the Metropolitan Police Department to federal command and deployed National Guard troops across the city. Since then, Washington has seen a significant increase in the presence of federal agents and military personnel, with checkpoints and joint patrols established in several neighbourhoods.
The move has generated mixed reactions. Supporters argue that the deployment demonstrates a firm commitment to restoring order, while critics, including local officials, have expressed concern that the takeover undermines the city's autonomy and risks politicising public safety.
In Congress, lawmakers are already debating legislation that could extend federal control of Washington's police force beyond the initial emergency period, signalling that the measure could have lasting political implications.
Rania Umutoni
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