Trump Plans Crime Crackdown in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump has announced a White House press conference scheduled for Monday to detail new measures aimed at reducing violent crime in Washington, D.C. This comes amid a recent surge of federal law enforcement activity in the city, resulting in seizures of illegal firearms, drugs, and several arrests. D.C. currently has one of the highest homicide rates in the U.S., ranking fourth nationally and exceeding cities like New York and Los Angeles per capita. The federal response was partly spurred by high-profile violent incidents, including the assault and carjacking of a government-affiliated individual, raising debate about prosecuting youth offenders as adults. Despite promises of an immediate law enforcement surge, the initial visible presence of federal officers was limited. The crackdown has reignited debates over federal authority versus local governance in the District.