Part 5/8:
The Urgency of Scaling Up Law Enforcement Efforts
Trump emphasized that the scale of operations must be commensurate with the magnitude of the problem, especially in Chicago and Saint Louis. "We’re going to go very big," he asserted, implying that smaller efforts won't suffice for cities suffering from entrenched violence.
He acknowledged the complexity of these issues but expressed confidence that with sufficient resources and determination, the federal government could turn the tide. “We’re doing so well in D.C., I don’t think we need too much practice,” he joked, underscoring the readiness and effectiveness of the federal response.