US President Donald Trump has announced he will join the police and National Guard to patrol Washington, D.C.’s streets on Thursday night as part of a federal crackdown on crime. This follows his invocation of the 1973 Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, deploying up to 800 military personnel to support law enforcement. The move has faced strong pushback from local leaders and residents, with many expressing opposition and concerns over the increased military presence.