Federal authorities, operating under the Trump administration, executed a large-scale crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., on Labor Day, resulting in **70 arrests**, including **27 illegal immigrants** and individuals charged with crimes such as assault, stalking, and domestic violence. Among the detained were **violent criminals** with prior convictions for offenses like assault with a dangerous weapon and stalking. The operation, involving over **3,200 officials** from **22 agencies**, was part of the Trump administration’s broader plan to tackle the city’s crime crisis. This came after Trump’s declaration of a **public safety emergency** in D.C. and the deployment of **National Guard troops** and reassignment of **ICE agents** to patrol the city. The crackdown also included the clearance of **50 homeless encampments** and the rescue of **five missing children**, highlighting the administration’s focus on **public safety** and **law enforcement coordination**.
At a press conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledged the positive impact of the federal surge, stating that the collaboration with agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Park Police, and Capitol Police had significantly enhanced the city’s ability to address crime. She credited the influx of federal officers with bolstering her own Metropolitan Police Department’s efforts, which had previously struggled with high crime rates. However, Bowser initially expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s approach to crime, including the idea of placing the MPD under federal control and the deployment of the National Guard. These concerns were part of a broader debate over the use of federal power in local law enforcement, a topic that has sparked controversy and legal challenges.
President Trump has been vocal in his support for the crackdown, claiming that the operation has brought D.C. to a state of