Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has raised alarm over a sharp increase in gang-related violence and homicide rates in Washington, D.C., warning that the city’s homicide rate is five to six times higher than any other major U.S. city. President Donald Trump has announced plans to deploy 800 National Guard troops and take oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department to address the crisis, a move that has sparked mixed reactions from the media and political figures.
Sund, who has long been a vocal advocate for greater federal involvement in local law enforcement, praised Trump for being highly detail-oriented and having a clear understanding of the challenges facing the nation’s capital. He highlighted how Trump’s ability to notice issues like street light failures or graffiti during motorcades demonstrates a meticulous eye for detail that could be instrumental in addressing the current crisis.