U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., Thursday night, marking his first appearance on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
The White House confirmed the president’s plan but declined to disclose the exact time or location of the patrol, citing security considerations.
Trump’s emergency order earlier in August placed the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, while also deploying National Guard troops from multiple states to the capital.
On Wednesday, National Guard personnel stationed at Union Station received a surprise visit from Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who thanked troops for their service while handing out burgers.
The administration has intensified its crackdown on violent crime and public safety concerns in the District. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday that since the federal takeover began, authorities have made 630 arrests and seized 86 illegal firearms.
The initiative has also targeted homeless encampments across D.C., which federal officials say pose security risks. Critics, however, argue the move prioritizes policing over addressing underlying social issues such as housing and mental health.
The heightened federal presence in Washington reflects the Trump administration’s broader strategy of using military-style enforcement to project control in the nation’s capital. While supporters argue the measures are necessary to restore law and order, opponents warn that the federalization of D.C. police sets a troubling precedent for civil liberties and local governance.
Political analysts note that Trump’s planned street patrol is likely to be seen both as a symbolic show of force and a political statement, underscoring his administration’s hardline approach to security in the lead-up to next year’s election cycle.
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