President Donald Trump has again threatened a full ‘Federal takeover of’ Washington D.C., accusing Mayor Muriel Bowser of spreading ‘inaccurate crime figures.’ This comes amid a broader push by the administration to address the city’s crime problems, which includes mobilizing the National Guard and directing the Metropolitan Police for federal use. Trump claims that the city is ‘SAFE AGAIN,’ citing a significant drop in murders, and warns that continued misleading data could result in a complete federal intervention. The Department of Justice has reportedly opened an investigation into possible manipulation of crime statistics in the city.
Trump’s recent declaration on Truth Social includes a claim that the city is experiencing its first week without murders in memory, a statement that has been met with skepticism. The mayor, Muriel Bowser, has previously asserted that crime levels in D.C. are at their lowest in 30 years, attributing the decline to new laws and strategies implemented after a spike in 2023. The mayor’s office has not yet responded to Fox News’ request for comment on Trump’s allegations.
Trump’s campaign to crack down on crime in D.C. has seen several steps, including issuing an executive order directing the mayor to provide the services of the Metropolitan Police for federal purposes and directing the Defense Secretary to mobilize the National Guard. This aligns with a pattern of similar threats from Trump, who previously called for a federal takeover of the district in 2023 during a different administration. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the federal government and local authorities on issues of public safety and data transparency.