President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will introduce a crime bill to extend federal oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department, citing the need to address rising crime in Washington, DC. The move follows his Monday executive order declaring a 30-day crime emergency in the capital to protect residents, visitors, and government operations, according to Xinhua.
Trump criticized DC’s statehood push, calling it “ridiculous,” and said longer-term measures were needed. About 800 National Guard members are set to be fully deployed in the city by the end of the week.
