Trump's Controversial Strategy: A Clampdown on Crime in DC

President Donald Trump is proposing to tackle crime and homelessness in Washington, DC, with potential federal intervention, raising concerns from Mayor Bowser. His plans include enhancing federal law enforcement presence and possible National Guard deployment. Trump criticizes the city's management, while Bowser notes a crime decline and questions federal strategies.

President Donald Trump is advancing propositions to address crime and homelessness in Washington, DC. Emphasizing the need for immediate action, Trump aims to reinforce DC's law enforcement with federal agencies' assistance.

However, the city's Mayor, Muriel Bowser, has voiced significant concerns, particularly about Trump's consideration of deploying the National Guard. Bowser suggested alternative federal measures, like filling judicial vacancies, would be more effective.

Trump's characterization of DC as a crime-plagued city, in contrast to Bowser's data showing a decline in violent crime, highlights the tension regarding city governance and federal involvement.

(With inputs from agencies.)