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During the press conference, Trump articulated a sense of urgency, comparing the situation to past efforts like securing the southern border. His tone was fiery, emphasizing that the federal government would intervene directly to restore law and order. He announced plans to assume control of the city’s local police force, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), citing the need for swift action given the alarming rise in violent crime.
Trump expressed confidence that this intervention would be swiftly effective, claiming that the city had fallen into despair and chaos, with gangs, mobs, and widespread drug use creating unsafe conditions for residents and visitors alike.