President Trump’s administration has declared a state of emergency in Washington, D.C., due to escalating crime rates, prompting the deployment of federal law enforcement personnel to the city’s streets. This decision, announced by the White House, comes as federal authorities prepare to take control of city policing functions in a bid to restore public safety. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with critics arguing that it oversteps federal authority, while supporters claim it is necessary to address the growing public, safety crisis in the nation’s capital.