ABC Anchor Admits Truth As Trump’s DC Crackdown Yields Big Results

Supporters of the policy say the surge in federal enforcement has helped reduce certain crimes and restore a sense of security in parts of the city. Even some local officials acknowledged that the increased law-enforcement presence had an impact. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser noted that a federal surge of officers contributed to a dramatic short-term decline in carjackings during one period of the operation

However, the crackdown has also been controversial. Critics argue that federalizing the city’s police force and deploying troops raised serious legal and political concerns, with some lawmakers and civil-rights advocates warning that the move could undermine local control and set a troubling precedent.