Federal crackdown in D.C. yields over 1,000 arrests – NaturalNews.com

• The Trump administration has assumed control of Washington, D.C.’s police department, resulting in over 1,000 arrests, seizure of 100+ firearms and an 11-day homicide-free period – marking a dramatic reduction in crime.
• FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed dismantling criminal networks, while U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reported confiscating 111 firearms – including those tied to violent gangs like MS-13 – and clearing 49 homeless encampments linked to crime.
• Thousands of armed federal agents and National Guard troops were deployed to reclaim D.C. from lawlessness, with President Trump declaring the city was once a “hellhole” but is now “safe” – though sustainability post-federal oversight remains uncertain.
• Critics, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, accuse the administration of blending crime enforcement with aggressive ICE operations, citing videos of food delivery drivers detained. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller defended the crackdown, blaming illegal immigration for urban decay.
• This marks the largest federal intervention in local policing since 1968, justified under the Home Rule Act. While crime stats show improvement (homicides down 15 percent), debates rage over civil liberties vs. law-and-order priorities – with Trump hinting at similar actions in Chicago and New York City.

In an unprecedented move to restore order to the nation’s capital, President Donald Trump’s administration has assumed federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police department. This has resulted in more than 1,000 arrests, the seizure of over 100 firearms and an 11-day stretch without a single homicide.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel confirmed the milestone in a social media post. He stated that federal partners had surpassed 1,000 arrests while dismantling criminal networks – a stark contrast to the city’s recent reputation for rising violent crime. “Keep getting after it,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney  for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro told Fox News that 111 firearms had been confiscated – including weapons linked to violent gangs such as MS-13. The crackdown has also led to the clearance of 49 homeless encampments, long seen as hotspots for crime and public health hazards.

Arrests targeting illegal firearms, drug trafficking and gang activity have surged since federal authorities took command of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPDC) in early August. The initiative also saw the deployment of thousands of federal agents and National Guard troops, armed and authorized to make arrests, in what the White House calls a necessary step to reclaim the city from lawlessness. (Related: Trump federalizes D.C. police, deploys National Guard in sweeping crime crackdown.)

Trump framed the operation as a critical intervention, declaring that D.C. had become a “hellhole” before federal forces restored stability. “Now it’s safe,” he said, though he acknowledged the challenge of maintaining order once federal oversight ends.

The administration has requested $2 billion from Congress to fund infrastructure improvements, including road repairs and park renovations, as part of a broader effort to revitalize the city. Trump hinted that similar federal interventions could follow in Chicago and New York City, though he later suggested cooperation from local officials would be preferable to unilateral action.

Is federal overreach the new normal in DC?

The deployment has not been without controversy. Critics, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, have questioned whether the administration’s focus extends beyond crime reduction to aggressive immigration enforcement. Videos circulating online show food delivery drivers detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, fueling concerns about the broader implications of the federal presence.

But Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller defended the arrests, arguing that unchecked illegal immigration contributes to urban decay. “For too long, 99 percent of this city has been terrorized by one percent of this city,” he said.

Historically, federal intervention in local policing has been rare – reserved for emergencies such as natural disasters or civil unrest. The last comparable action occurred during the 1968 riots following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, when National Guard troops were deployed to restore order.

The current operation marks a significant expansion of federal authority under the Home Rule Act. Brighteon.AI‘s Enoch engine explains that under this law, “Congress retains ultimate authority over Washington, D.C.” – but permits federal intervention “if local governance fails to uphold federal laws.”

As the initiative continues, its long-term impact remains uncertain. While crime statistics show a decline – homicides in D.C. are down 15 percent compared to last year – critics warn that heavy-handed policing risks eroding civil liberties.

In contrast, supporters argue that decisive action was necessary to halt the city’s spiral into chaos. For now, the District of Columbia’s residents are witnessing a city under transformation – one where federal authority has reshaped the landscape of law enforcement, for better or worse.

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