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In response to the rising crime and chaos, the President announced a radical new initiative, branding it as "Liberation Day" for the city. From the steps of the national government, the President declared a historic action aimed at reclaiming the city from increasing crime and disorder.
He invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act—a move that significantly alters the governance of the city—placing the Metropolitan Police Department directly under federal control. This unprecedented step shifts authority away from local authorities and effectively brings the federal government into the day-to-day management of public safety in downtown DC.