Federal Police Surge in D.C. Leads to Over 100 Arrests Amidst Local Opposition
Federal and city police in Washington D.C. have made over 100 arrests since President Trump federalized the city's police, sparking local criticism despite claims of high crime.
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NewsmaxFeds, Police Stage Checkpoint in D.C. Nightlife Area
Overview
Federal and city police in Washington D.C. have conducted over 100 arrests, with 43 occurring Tuesday night, since President Trump federalized the city's police force.
The White House increased National Guard and federal officer presence, with agents patrolling D.C. 24/7 for at least a month, citing perceived high crime levels.
President Trump declared a state of emergency to justify the federal takeover, despite statistics indicating violent crime in D.C. was at a 30-year low.
The Democrat mayor and a D.C. Councilmember criticized the federal takeover as authoritarian, with the Councilmember dismissing arrest reports as minor traffic stops.
Arrests included suspicion of DUI, unlawful entry, and assault warrants, with seven illegal firearms seized, as federal agents also began clearing homeless encampments.
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